What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Masking
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Murraya Koenigii Leaf Oil
Preservative
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Ubiquinone, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vanillin, Murraya Koenigii Leaf Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Linalool
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced, Glycine Soja Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral
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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 TriglycerideCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itās technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopheryl 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
