What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-8
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGinsenosides
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-8, Panthenol, Octyldodeceth-16, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Polyquaternium-51, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Algin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Ginsenosides, Velvet Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract 82%
Antimicrobial
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract 82%, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Theobroma Cacao Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Linalool, Limonene
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/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant
Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel.
This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types.
Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeThis ingredient is extracted from the seeds of the cocoa tree.
Cacao seeds contain antioxidants known as polyphenols. These include flavonoids, procyanidins, and epicatechins.
Studies show these polyphenols help improve skin health.
The more famous ingredient from cocoa tree is cocoa butter.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao 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
