What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Algin
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Primula Veris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Algin, Water, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citric Acid, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil, Citrus Limon Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Primula Veris Flower Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientTerminalia Arjuna Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester, Cetearyl Olivate, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Terminalia Arjuna Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleic Acid, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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 ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPersea Gratissima Oil is also known as avocado oil.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. It is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm. This ingredient helps reduce inflammation and has not shown to clog pores.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe due to its high fatty acid content.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholRosehip oil is an emollient. It comes from the sweet-brier plant native to Europe and western Asia.
This ingredient is rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, linoleic acid, and other fatty acids, making it a great skin hydrator.
Another component of Rosa Rubiginosa is tretinoin, or trans-retinoic acid. Tretinoin is an anti-aging ingredient. However, the efficacy of this tretinoin depends on how the oil is extracted.
Due to the rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Rosa Rubiginosa Seed OilSclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
