What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Dextrin Palmitate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Prunus Persica Juice, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Allantoin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract
EmollientUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Diisostearate/Hydrogenated Rosinate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Diisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Diisostearate/Hydrogenated Rosinate, Citric Acid, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Diisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 73360
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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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491We don't have a description for Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolThis ingredient is created by fermenting the yeast, Saccharomyces, and rice. Saccharomyces is rich in beta-glucan and has great hydrating properties.
Rice ferment also has great skin benefits - read more about them here.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
