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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Parfum
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
