What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantErythritol
HumectantChondrus Crispus
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPhenethyl Alcohol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingWater, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Erythritol, Chondrus Crispus, Xanthan Gum, Ferulic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phenethyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningEisenia Bicyclis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingPhenylpropanol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientP-Anisic Acid
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astaxanthin, Eisenia Bicyclis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenylpropanol, Caprylyl Glycol, P-Anisic Acid, Limonene
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 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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