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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientMyristic/Palmitic/Stearic/Ricinoleic/Eicosanedioic Glycerides
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Wax
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glycerin, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Myristic/Palmitic/Stearic/Ricinoleic/Eicosanedioic Glycerides, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalane, Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Wax, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Dextrin Palmitate
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Persea Gratissima Oil, Squalane, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Polyglycerin-3, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Jojoba Esters
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 lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
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".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itâs technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
