What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Squalane
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Isostearate
CleansingAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cera Microcristallina, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Squalane, C9-12 Alkane, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Fructose, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Isostearate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Caffeine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Diamond Powder, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Phytosterols, Polyglutamic Acid, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Darutoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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 Water
