Dupes for NOW Solutions Green Tea Pomegranate Night Cream

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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ Aloe. emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities

3. ↑ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel. Liquid oil at room temperature.

4. ↑ fatty alcohols ( Stearyl Alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

5. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

6. ↑ Glyceryl Stearate SE. self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

7. ↑ Stearic Acid. emulsifier; cleaning agent; stabilizes emulsions; lipophilic thickener; texturizer. Stearic acid is naturally found in skin and is used in cleansers to reduce cleansing-induced damage, aid in moisturization, and replenish with skin-natural lipids.

8. ↑ almond oil ( Sweet Almond Oil ) an emollient oil rich in fatty acids, great for dry skin

9. ↑ glycosaminoglycans ( Glucose ) class of moisturizing ingredients, some with wound healing abilities

10. ↑ Lactoperoxidase. Lactoperoxidase is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an solution stabilising ingredient.

11. ↑ Shea Butter. emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness

12. ↑ Lecithin. moisturizing phospholipid; emulsifies & thickens a product; water-binder; mild preservative; penetrates skin well so is a great ingredient others can “piggyback on” into your skin

13. ↑ preservatives ( Potassium Sorbate ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

14. ↑ thickener ( Xanthan Gum ) thickens/stabilizes the product; generally, the more thickening agents used in formulating a cream, for example, may enhance its stability, but can also cause difficulty in spreading.

15. ↑ green tea – polyphenols ( Green Tea ) proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; can prevent collagen breakdown & reduce UV damage to skin. It is generally accepted that 5% green tea extract or polyphenols in the 90% range is an effective concentration in skincare products to produce these effects.

16. ↑ Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

17. ↑ retinol ( Retinyl Palmitate ) Proven antioxidant anti-wrinkle treatment; induces collagen synthesis, increases skin elasticity, smoother skin & skin lightening effects; treats hyperpigmentation

18. ↑ Vitamin C ( Ascorbic Acid ) an antioxidant proven to give you photoprotection by preventing oxidation & inflammation; boosts collagen production; can lighten hyperpigmentation if the concentration is high enough; also used as pH adjuster/buffering agent; fragrance ingredient

19. ↑ Chamomile. anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing

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