What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, CI 77288, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Honey Extract
Humectant
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Betaine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myristyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lauryl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin
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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.
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
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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 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
