What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Callus Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Glycogen
HumectantPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Isochrysis Galbana Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Octapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Zingiber Officinale Water
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Curcuma Longa Callus Conditioned Media, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Glycogen, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol, Octapeptide-2, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Phytic Acid, Zingiber Officinale Water
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Creatine
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Nadh
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polysilicone-11, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Creatine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Galactoarabinan, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Yeast Extract, Disodium Nadh, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Adenosine Phosphate, Arginine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate
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 GlycolCaffeine 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 CaffeineCamellia 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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 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.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract comes from the Japanese Knotweed plant native to Japan, Korea, and China.
This plant contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It contains high amounts of resveratrol, a potent antioxidant.
The root of the plant has been used in traditional folk medicine throughout Asia.
Learn more about Polygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
