What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicRhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Kaolin
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Stearyl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Shorea Robusta Resin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Kaolin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Silica, Parfum
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract
SmoothingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-69
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Lauryl Laurate, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Kaolin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Water, Polyquaternium-69, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (aka "castor wax") is what you get when castor oil is turned into a wax.
Its dominant fatty acid is ricinoleic acid, giving it both emollient and mild humectant properties.
According to EU CosIng, this ingredient helps soften skin, keep oil and water stay mixed, and thickens products.
Hydrogenated castor oil at 30% did not trigger a positive patch-test reaction and is well-tolerated.
Since this ingredient is based on an 18-carbon fatty acid, it falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia can feed on and may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
