What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caffeine, Bisabolol, Bromelain, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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.
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