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.
Caprylic/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 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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated 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 is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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
