What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyisobutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTin Oxide
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Polyisobutene, Mica, Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 16035
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Volcanic Ash Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSoleirolia Soleirolii Extract
Antioxidant
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Viscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract
SmoothingPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Usnea Barbata Extract
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Ceresin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Adenosine, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Volcanic Ash Extract, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Gold, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Colloidal Gold, Ceramide NP, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Viscum Album Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
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
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
