What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningMelanin
Skin ProtectingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-55
Malic Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Fumaric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Melanin, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Oats, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Superoxide Dismutase, Lauryl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-55, Malic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Fumaric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090
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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 ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbateWater. 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
