What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Viscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Yeast Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHypericum Perforatum Extract
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Erythritol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Allantoin, Pvp, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, CI 17200, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Erythritol, Trehalose, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Arctium Majus Root Extract is from the roots of the burdock plant. It is an antioxidant and helps soothe skin.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia 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 ExtractCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower 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 EDTAHamamelis Virginiana Water is made by distilling parts of the witch hazel plant. You can also call this ingredient "witch hazel water".
The name 'Hamamelis Virginiana Water' refers to the distillation product used in cosmetics. On the other hand, 'Witch Hazel' refers to the active drug ingredient.
Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel ingredients are distilled in denatured alcohol.
Witch Hazel water is an astringent, anti-inflammatory antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient.
It contains tannins. Tannins have a drying effect when used on skin by constricting proteins. The constriction also minimizes the appearance of pores.
Both the tannins and fragrance found in witch hazel may be skin-sensitizing.
Witch hazel water gets anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its catechin and gallic acid content.
Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation in North America for centuries.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana WaterWe don't have a description for Hypericum Perforatum Extract yet.
Star anise extract is used to add a scent to a product. It has a similar smell to black licorice.
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract yet.
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract is extract from peppermint leaves.
Studies show peppermint extract have antimicrobial properties against some bacteria and fungi.
In large percentages, peppermint extract may sensitize the skin.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita Leaf ExtractWater. 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!
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