What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Hectorite
AbsorbentCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Ultramarines
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialPolyisobutene
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Hectorite, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Ultramarines, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyisobutene, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, CI 77491, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
CI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Glucose
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGellan Gum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, CI 77004, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, CI 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moroccan Lava Clay, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Succinic Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydroxystearic Acid, Glucose, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Silica, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Oleanolic Acid, Tromethamine, Gellan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Phytate, Caffeine, Carbomer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
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 ingredientās 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeWater. 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
