What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Alumina
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingAroma
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
Emollient
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ceresin, Polyethylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Alumina, Microcrystalline Wax, Aroma, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ceramide Ng, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Silica, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77891, CI 19140
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningMenthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Vanillin
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Collagen, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Benzyl Nicotinate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Mentha Piperita Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sucrose Cocoate, Water, Alcohol, Vanillin, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolHexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster.
It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily.
As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin.
Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%.
This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing.
A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolMenthone Glycerin Acetal can worsen rosacea.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 AcetateTribehenin is the triglyceride of glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient that helps soften and condition skin.
Safety-wise, this is a well-vetted ingredient. Repeated-insult patch tests of 0.38% tribehenin did not trigger sensitization.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because behenic acid falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia yeasts can feed on.
Learn more about Tribehenin
