The Skin House Green Tea Collagen Cream Versus PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream
The Skin House Green Tea Collagen Cream Versus PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This calming moisturizer is formulated ar
The Skin House Green Tea Collagen Cream Versus PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream
This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Xylitol and Squalane to calm redness and hydrate skin.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Squalane
Cyclomethicone
Paraffinum Liquidum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Dimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Cetearyl Alcohol
Stearic Acid
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Betaine
Methyl Gluceth-20
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Polysorbate 60
Sorbitan Isostearate
Beeswax
Carbomer
Sorbitan Stearate
Sodium Polyacrylate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Laureth-7
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Linoleic Acid
Ceramide NP
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Arginine
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Panthenol
Allantoin
Adenosine
Disodium EDTA
Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract
Bambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract
Aloe Vera Callus Extract
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Aralia Cordata Extract
Saururus Chinensis Extract
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Elsholtzia Splendens Extract
Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexylglycerin
CI 19140
CI 15985
Parfum
Linalool
Limonene
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Cyclomethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beeswax, Carbomer, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Arginine, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract, Aloe Vera Callus Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Aralia Cordata Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Elsholtzia Splendens Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 19140, CI 15985, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Xylitol
Propanediol
2,3-Butanediol
Glyceryl Glucoside
Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Malachite Extract
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Olivate
Caprylyl Glycol
Lecithin
Sorbitan Olivate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Pentylene Glycol
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Water, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, 2,3-Butanediol, Squalane, Glyceryl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Malachite Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is a botanical extract pulled from the leaves of aloe vera and one of the most studied plant ingredients in cosmetics.
The inner leaf gel it comes from is mostly water (~99-99.5%) and the remaining fraction is made up of pretty good stuff: polysaccharides, vitamins, phenolics, and enzymes.
Its headline job is hydration.
The star polysaccharide in aloe, acemannan, is a humectant that retains moisture and helps reduce trans-epidermal water loss.
Aloe also has real soothing credentials; it contains anti-inflammatory compounds like bradykinase and C-glucosyl chromone that help calm irritation and redness.
On the repair side, lab work shows that acemannan wakes up your skin's repair cells (fibroblasts), prompting them to multiply and speed up healing.
There's some human data for cosmetic benefit too: a cream containing 10% Aloe Barbadensis leaf extract improved skin hydration and elasticity in a real-use study.
Safety-wise, this ingredient is well-regarded with just one rare downside; there have been some case reports of acute eczema, contact urticaria, and dermatitis in people who applied aloe-derived ingredients topically. Those with a known aloe or Liliaceae sensitivity should patch test.
Typical use levels range widely, from under 1% up to 90%+ depending on the format and the effect you are after.
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
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.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
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%.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Glycerin (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.
Panthenol 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.
Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!