What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientRebaudioside A
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningAroma
Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rebaudioside A, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, Water, Aroma
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether
EmollientPEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Polybutene
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Saccharin
MaskingMyristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PPG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beeswax, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Silylate, Polybutene, Glycine Soja Sterols, Water, Sodium Saccharin, Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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 also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylic/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 TriglycerideWater. 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
