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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Rhamnose
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891, Diisopropyl Adipate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Zinc Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Salicylic Acid, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, CI 77491, Bakuchiol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Xanthan Gum, CI 77499, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Xylitol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Rhamnose, Citric Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triisopropanolamine, Parfum, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cera Alba, CI 77288, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Mica, Propylene Carbonate, CI 42090, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Escin
TonicO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Azelaic Acid, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Sclerotium Gum, Chlorphenesin, Escin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate
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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.
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 TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycyrrhetinic acid is a compound found in licorice. It has skin conditioning, skin soothing, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Not only is this a great ingredient for soothing inflammation, studies show this compound is effective at protecting skin against UV-B induced damage.
Fun fact: This ingredient is also used to mask the bitter taste of medicine.
Learn more about Glycyrrhetinic Acid
