What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Erythritol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Peel Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
PPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Diphenolic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Xylitol, Octocrylene, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Erythritol, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Caffeine, Pyrus Malus Peel Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Carbomer, Isostearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Disodium EDTA, Diphenolic Acid, Tocopherol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 77492
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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.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from a green microalga. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants.
Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin. This ingredient is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.
Fun fact: This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
