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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Coco-Betaine
CleansingMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventAcrylates Copolymer
Salix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
AntioxidantDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract
AntioxidantAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Arenarium Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningThuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantMannan
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventRaspberry Ketone
MaskingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Mentha Piperita Oil
MaskingWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Acrylates Copolymer, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Mannan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Glycol, Raspberry Ketone, Caramel, CI 19140, CI 42090, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Piperita Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventAcrylates Copolymer
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingAllium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
PerfumingMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingLecithin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Arginine
MaskingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Betaine, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Acrylates Copolymer, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Charcoal Powder, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Hexylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerButylene 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 ExtractWe don't have a description for Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract yet.
This ingredient comes from the cinnamon tree native to southern China.
Though cinnamon has a wonderful taste, it can cause skin irritation due to its rich coumarins, cinnamaldehyde, and styrene content.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether yet.
We don't have a description for Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether yet.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.
Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractWater. 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