What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Powder
Sodium Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Papain
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Cellulose, Oryza Sativa Powder, Sodium Lauryl Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Papain, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Propanediol, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sericin
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sericin, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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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 is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.
Tea leaves have many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. 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. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea (green tea, white tea, oolong, black 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 LeafEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
