What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Maltobionic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
C13-15 Alkane
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Dimethylolcyclohexane
SolventCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Xylose
HumectantWater, Glycolic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate-13, Maltobionic Acid, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triheptanoin, Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, C13-15 Alkane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Dimethylolcyclohexane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Xylose
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, BHT, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Levulinic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Gluconolactone, Cellulose, Retinal, Triethanolamine
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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.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
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