What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientBabassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Isododecane, Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Coco-Glucoside, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Inulin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructose
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Water, Ozokerite, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopentyldiol, C12-13 Pareth-9, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed OilWater. 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
