What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMorus Alba Flower Extract
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit
Abrasive
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Water
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingBeer Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Tranexamic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Morus Alba Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Beta-Glucan, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Beer Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Vegetable Oil, Polyacrylamide, Carbomer, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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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 GlycerinWater. 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
