What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Estriol
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOleic Acid
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Estriol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Oleic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Water, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate
Estriol 0.3%
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 0.1%
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 0.1%
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid 0.5%
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Isopropyl Jojobate
EmollientJojoba Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Estriol 0.3%, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 0.1%, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 0.1%, Hyaluronic Acid 0.5%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Polysilicone-11, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phosphatidylcholine, Jojoba Esters, Isopropyl Jojobate, Jojoba Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Reviews
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateEstriol, also called oestriol, is a steroid and a weak form of estrogen. This is not an INCI ingredient and we suggest speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient.
