What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Bisabolol
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-11, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVanillin
Masking
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Morus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Heliotropine
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Vanillin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Heliotropine, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Alcohol Denat.
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
