What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone
C15-19 Alkane
SolventSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Pinene
Masking
C9-12 Alkane, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, C15-19 Alkane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Tocopherol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Vanillin, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Coumarin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Pinene
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linum Usitatissimum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentBisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Linalool, Linum Usitatissimum Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Glycine Soja Oil, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Glycine Soja Oil is a plant-derived oil from soybean seeds. Like other oils, it is rich in essential fatty acids (mostly linoleic and oleic) that support skin hydration and barrier function.
The fatty acids are able to integrate into the lipid matrix of the stratum corneum to help soften skin and reduce water loss.
On top of that, soybean oil is rich in vitamins like vitamin E, a potent antioxidant.
Research on soybean's active components also point to anti-inflammatory, collagen-stimulating, antioxidant activity, and protection against UV-induced oxidative damage.
Most of this research applies to the broader soybean plant and not just the oil fraction alone.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to the oleic acid content.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum
