What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Octyldodecanol, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Beeswax, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Phytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Aroma
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Neotame
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Polyethylene, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phytosteryl Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octyldodecanol, Aroma, Alcohol, Neotame, Benzyl Benzoate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, CI 16035, CI 77891, CI 19140
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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.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
