What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isocetyl Myristate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Trehalose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Parfum
Masking
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
Perfuming
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientNardostachys Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Agastache Rugosa Extract
Antimicrobial
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Trisodium EDTA
Velvet Extract
HumectantDimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningShellac
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAmpelopsis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantGlycine Max Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isocetyl Myristate, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Panthenol, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Behenic Acid, Trehalose, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Pearl Extract, Carbomer, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Tromethamine, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Parfum, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Myristic Acid, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Agastache Rugosa Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Velvet Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Shellac, CI 77891, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Silica, CI 77492, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, CI 77289, Glycine Max Sprout Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Beeswax, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
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 preservatives
Camellia 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 GlycerinTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
