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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Fruit Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Grandis Fruit Water, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Undulatum Root/Stalk/Stem Extract
AstringentUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingLecithin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Carbomer, Betaine, Tromethamine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Gold, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Rheum Undulatum Root/Stalk/Stem Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Sea Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Sucrose, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
