What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Polyethylene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Water, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Cholesterol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningProtease
Exfoliating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Pantolactone
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Protease, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Fructan, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Pantolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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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.
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 preservatives
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 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 TriglycerideCapryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Water. 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
