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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingMenyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Jania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicMichelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
Piper Cubeba Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentSucrose
Humectant
Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Sea Water
HumectantCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Propanediol, Heptyl Undecylenate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Behenate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Menyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Caffeine, Algae Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Arnica Montana Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Jania Rubens Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Piper Cubeba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Sucrose, Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Water, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sclerotium Gum, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
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 CaffeineCamellia 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 ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentLactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic with skin soothing properties. Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient comes from the secretion of the bacteria, Lactobacillus.
Studies show this ingredient can help calm redness and may help treat the signs of photoaging; however, the evidence is inconclusive and further studies are needed.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment LysatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPunica Granatum extract comes from the pomegranate fruit.
Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
As an astringent, Punica Granatum Extract shrinks tissue by drawing water out of your skin. This leads to a tightening effect in the skin.
Learn more about Punica Granatum 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!
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