What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Stearate
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Taurine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Algin
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialCalcium Citrate
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Taurine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Poloxamer 407, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Algin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Anisate, Calcium Citrate
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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.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeinePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
