What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingLauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Leaf Extract
EmollientCannabis Sativa Seed/Stem Oil
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Pinus Cembra Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saponaria Pumila Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingIsomalt
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Kinetin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Indole Acetic Acid
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Lauryl Laurate, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bakuchiol, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Cannabis Sativa Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed/Stem Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Malic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Lecithin, Pinus Cembra Wood Extract, Phospholipids, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Saponaria Pumila Callus Culture Extract, Lactic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Isomalt, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Kinetin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Citric Acid, Indole Acetic Acid, Tropolone
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Ectoin, Cellulose, Allantoin, Retinal, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 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 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 GlycerinTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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
