What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil
Emollient
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Aroma
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningWater, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sucrose, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Kaolin, Aroma, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycine, Coco-Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Potassium Sorbate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic Acid
CleansingGlycine
Buffering
Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic Acid, Glycine, Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Panthenol, CI 75810
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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 ExtractCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineOenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil is an oil.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
