The Water Cream
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
A polyphenol from green tea that calms UV-triggered redness and reinforces your sunscreen as a second line of antioxidant defense.
Good for: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Sun protection
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A polyphenol from green tea that calms UV-triggered redness and reinforces your sunscreen as a second line of antioxidant defense.
Detudom P, Kamanamool N, Paichitrojjana A, Udompataikul P, Udompataikul M, Efficacy of anti-sebum moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% epigallocatechin gallate in seborrhea, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2023;22(11):3058-3064 — Thai RCT showed EGCG-containing cream significantly reduced sebum and improved hydration in seborrhea
Ud-Din S et al., A Double-Blind, Randomized Trial Shows the Role of Zonal Priming and Direct Topical Application of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in the Modulation of Cutaneous Scarring in Human Skin, Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2019;139(8):1680-1690 — topical EGCG reduced scar thickness weeks 1-3 and increased elasticity at week 4 vs placebo
Kim YR et al., Clinical Evaluation of a New-Formula Shampoo for Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis Containing Rosa centifolia + EGCG: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study, Annals of Dermatology 2014;26(6):733-8 — EGCG-containing shampoo matched ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione efficacy; faster erythema response than 1% zinc pyrithione
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains fragrance: Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, CitralWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains drying alcohol: AlcoholWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains silicones: Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- Dimethicone
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Diglycerin
- Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
- PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Gold
- Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
- Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Lecithin
- Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Citrate
- Mica
- Tin Oxide
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
- Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Tocopherol
- Butylene Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citral
- Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
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