What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 12085
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Propyl Gallate, CI 12085, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742, CI 77891
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Rubra Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Saussurea Involucrata Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Amethyst Powder
Abrasive
Moonstone Powder
Skin ConditioningQuartz Powder
Abrasive
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantGlyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingSolanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingBHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethyl Citrate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Ethyl Vanillin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Triolein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Callus Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Amethyst Powder, Moonstone Powder, Quartz Powder, Ruby Powder, Water, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Swertia Chirata Extract, Glyceryl Dioleate, Tocopherol, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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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 high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
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 TriglycerideThis is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
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 PolyisobutenePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is a synthetic emollient and "skin-feel" ingredient that spreads well and leaves a non-sticky finish with high gloss.
In makeup, it also doubles as a pigment-wetting agent for better color payoff.
It's a well-vetted ingredient for safety and does not penetrate into skin due to its large molecule size.
Because it's a long-chain fatty acid ester, this ingredient may not be fungal acne or Malassezia safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateTocopherol 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
