What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Spica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLigustrum Lucidum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Luffa Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycogen
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC15-19 Alkane
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phytic Acid
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Spica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ligustrum Lucidum Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Root Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Glycogen, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycolipids, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja Sterols, Dicaprylyl Ether, Xanthan Gum, C15-19 Alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phytic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate
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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 ingredientās 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
