What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventHydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningBixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Gondoic Acid
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-18 Triglycerides, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, C13-15 Alkane, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Jojoba Esters, Linoleic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Silica Silylate, Glycol Distearate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Plankton Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Glycol Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Water, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Behenic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Gondoic Acid, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Leaf Powder
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Mel
EmollientAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButeth-3
SolventTrideceth-10
CleansingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, PEG-8, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Olea Europaea Leaf Powder, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Mel, Aminomethyl Propanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Kaolin, Hexylene Glycol, Buteth-3, Trideceth-10, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Parfum, Coumarin, Linalool, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Alternatives
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 ingredientâs 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 TriglycerideGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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 Water
