What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Camellia Japonica Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Tribehenin
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phytic Acid
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Camellia Japonica Flower Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Tribehenin, Myristic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Potassium Sorbate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Phytic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Palmitate
CleansingSodium Stearate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Potassium Palmitate
EmulsifyingPotassium Stearate
CleansingSodium Laurate
CleansingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Myristate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Myristate
CleansingPEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyethylene, Potassium Palmitate, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Laurate, Potassium Laurate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Myristate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Myristate, PEG-3 Distearate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Algae Extract, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristic Acid, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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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 a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (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 GlycerinLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and even breast milk.
In cosmetics, it is an:
Lab studies have found that lauric acid is surprisingly good at killing acne-causing bacteria. However, these tests were done on bacteria in a petri dish and not on real skin, so we can't say for certain it works the same in a formulation on a real face.
The comedogenic rating of 4 comes from the 1972 rabbit ear model using undiluted ingredients. Comedogenicity is highly individual and one comedogenic ingredient cannot predict how a formula will behave on skin.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe and research has confirmed Malassezia can use it as a food source.
Learn more about Lauric AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources.
In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
Interestingly, topically applied Palmitic Acid can be elongated into longer chain fatty acids and ceramides. A 2019 study found low levels of Palmitic Acid lead to slower development of cells, suggesting it plays a role in keeping your skin's renewal process on track.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) panel determined it safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 13%. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing in clinical studies.
The culprit behind fungal acne, the Malassezia yeast, feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between C11-C24. Palmitic Acid, at C16, falls right into that sweet spot.
In vitro studies have shown that Palmitic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
It's worth noting that what feeds yeast in a lab doesn't necessarily feed it on your face since formulation and your skin's chemistry play a bigger role.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasnāt been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
