What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
PEG-6
HumectantSodium Bicarbonate
AbrasiveJojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Disteareth-100 Ipdi
Cellulose
AbsorbentSilica
AbrasiveSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRetinol
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
AstringentEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
AbrasiveBixa Orellana Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
EmulsifyingBeheneth-5
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingPEG-6, Sodium Bicarbonate, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Disteareth-100 Ipdi, Cellulose, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinol, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycine Soja Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, BHT, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharide Isomerate, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Beheneth-5, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Eugenol, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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