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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientFusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Capparis Mitchellii Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75300
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Bisabolol, Capparis Mitchellii Leaf Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 75300
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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.
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 TriglycerideEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePeg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
