What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Cysteine, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Polysorbate 20, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Maltitol
HumectantPotassium Methoxysalicylate
BleachingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Beheneth-20
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Theanine
EmollientDimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium EDTA
Polyvinyl Alcohol
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Retinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Linalool
Perfuming
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicSerine
Masking
Zingiber Aromaticus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Yeast
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningLauryl Betaine
CleansingPotentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Uncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Triisostearin, Squalane, Behenyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Maltitol, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Beheneth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, Theanine, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Trisodium EDTA, Polyvinyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Retinyl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Alcohol, BHT, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ectoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, CI 77492, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Linalool, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Geraniol, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Limonene, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycine, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Inositol, Tocopherol, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 77491, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Serine, Zingiber Aromaticus Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Isostearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Benzoic Acid, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Lauryl Betaine, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Polysorbate 20, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 Water
