This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Ceramide NP and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polylysine
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Maltodextrin, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructose, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Tocopherol, Polylysine, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Ether, 2,3-Butanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Behenic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Myristic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Triethylhexanoin, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cholesterol, Propanediol, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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
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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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
