What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Chebula Extract
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Terminalia Chebula Extract, Water, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Mica, CI 77491, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Medicago Sativa Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carrageenan
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Moth Cocoon Extract
Skin ConditioningSalmon Egg Extract
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Oleoyl Pine Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCalcium Lactate
AstringentPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Butylene Glycol, Moth Cocoon Extract, Salmon Egg Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Astaxanthin, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Oleoyl Pine Bark Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Allantoin, Arginine, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Cellulose Gum, Sucrose, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 77492, Pentylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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
