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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Jojoba Esters, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caffeine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetearyl Olivate
Cera Alba
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Coleus Barbatus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPeucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Pinus Cembra Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cera Alba, Caffeine, Sodium Phytate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactobacillus, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Coleus Barbatus Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pinus Cembra Wood Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium PCA, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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 most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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
