What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Squalane, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Saccharide Isomerate, PEG-100 Stearate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Carbomer, Sodium Polyglutamate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Cetearyl Olivate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Palmitic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Maltodextrin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caramel, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Arachidic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylic/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 TriglycerideCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerCetearyl Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier and texture enhancer. It helps keep the oil and water phases from separating so your formulas stay stable.
You'll likely see it combined with Sorbitan Olivate (together sold as the trade name Olivem 1000). This combination generates a liquid crystal structure that closely resemble the lipid organization of the stratum corneum.
These "skin-like" liquid crystals improve skin barrier integrity and promote the delivery of actives into the skin.
This ingredient is well-tolerated and has no significant sensitization data.
Because it is derived from the fatty acids in olive oil, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer and used to help stabilize other ingredients.
Emulsion stabilizers hold ingredients together, helping to create an even texture throughout the product.
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate can also be used to thicken the texture.
Learn more about Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateWater. 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
