What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Behenyl Behenate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Squalane, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Saccharin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hexylene Glycol, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
Petrolatum
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPolybutene
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polydecene
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Potassium Sulfate
Vanillin
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45370
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8 Beeswax, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Polybutene, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Oleic Acid, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Squalane, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Cholesterol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Polydecene, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Tribehenin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Saccharin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Potassium Sulfate, Vanillin, Parfum, Water, Alumina, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77400, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 75470, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 45370, CI 77742, CI 45380
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin
