What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentHedychium Spicatum Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientAroma
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Lauryl Laurate, Polybutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Hedychium Spicatum Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopherol, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Aroma, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Phenoxyethanol
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Water, Squalane, Zinc PCA, Manganese PCA, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PCA, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium PCA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate
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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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
