What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialCoffea Arabica Husk Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Colloidal Gold, Coffea Arabica Husk Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
Masking
Myrtus Communis Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingTerpineol Acetate
MaskingLinalyl Acetate
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
CI 75120
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil, Myrtus Communis Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lactic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Terpineol Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, CI 75120
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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.
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 ExtractCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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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