What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingPhysalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIrvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalene, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Octyldodecanol, Phytosterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol
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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 TriglyceridePEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:
This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.
Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
