What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C15-19 Alkane, Pentylene Glycol, Pullulan, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, C9-12 Alkane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Lecithin, Silica, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
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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.
C9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.
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 TriglycerideCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Learn more about LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is a plant-derived, oil-soluble emulsifier. It keeps water-in-oil emulsions stable to prevent the ingredients from separating.
On the safety front, it's considered non-irritating and well-tolerated (it can even be found in formulations for baby skin).
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because research has shown that the Malassezia species can grow in the presence of fatty acid esters with chain lengths above C12 (and this one is C18).
While it does have a comedogenic rating of 4, the comedogenic rating scale was developed from rabbit ear models which has limited clinical relevance to human skin. Studies also show that comedogenic ingredients cannot predict how the overall formula will behave on human skin.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearatePolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate is a plant-derived emulsifier made by combining glycerin and ricinoleic acid.
It works well for giving buttery lip balms and low-viscosity water-in-oil emulsions a non-greasy and pleasant skin feel.
Typical concentrations range from 0.1-3%.
This ingredient is mild and non-irritating in nature.
Because it is derived from ricinoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Ricinoleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
Water. 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
