What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingMyreth-3 Myristate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Diglycerin, Steareth-21, Myreth-3 Myristate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Squalane, Parfum, Steareth-2, Menthoxypropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Palmitic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethyl Vanillin, Citric Acid, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Vp/Va Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Niacin
SmoothingMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tourmaline
Malachite
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl PCA
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene Terephthalate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Acrylates Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantVp/Va Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Niacin, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Sodium Gluconate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tourmaline, Malachite, Phytosphingosine, Menthyl PCA, Phytosterols, Tribehenin, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cholesterol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthoxypropanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, CI 77220, Silica, Tin Oxide, Water, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Distearate, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aroma, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Saccharin, BHT, Tocopheryl Succinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Alumina, Acrylates Copolymer, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77400, CI 75470, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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 TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMenthoxypropanediol can cause irritation and worsen rosacea.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
Interestingly, topically applied Palmitic Acid can be elongated into longer chain fatty acids and ceramides. A 2019 study found low levels of Palmitic Acid lead to slower development of cells, suggesting it plays a role in keeping your skin's renewal process on track.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) panel determined it safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 13%. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing in clinical studies.
The culprit behind fungal acne, the Malassezia yeast, feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between C11-C24. Palmitic Acid, at C16, falls right into that sweet spot.
In vitro studies have shown that Palmitic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
It's worth noting that what feeds yeast in a lab doesn't necessarily feed it on your face since formulation and your skin's chemistry play a bigger role.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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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