What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientKeratin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein/Siloxysilicate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed
HumectantSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Itaconic Acid
AntimicrobialSodium Phytate
Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCaprylic Acid
CleansingParfum
Masking
Galactoarabinan
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Coconut Alkanes, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Keratin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Squalane, Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract, Copper Tripeptide-34, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-52, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Quaternium-95, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Oryza Sativa Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Myristyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein/Siloxysilicate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Itaconic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Xylitol, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylic Acid, Parfum, Galactoarabinan, Gluconolactone, Trehalose, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Quaternium-87
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Safflower Glucoside
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Polyquaternium-37, Paraffinum Liquidum, Amodimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Quaternium-87, Stearyl Alcohol, Menthoxypropanediol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Safflower Glucoside, Candelilla Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Trideceth-6, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Polyquaternium-11, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Parfum
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 (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 ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
