What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Vegetable Oil, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Olivate, Madecassoside, Carbomer, Behenic Acid, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Myristic Acid, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Vinyldimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Vinyldimethicone, Water, Cetearyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Glycereth-26, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Sorbitan Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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
