What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Fructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Dextrin
AbsorbentSucrose
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hexyl Nicotinate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Water, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Hexylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fructose, Glucose, Phenoxyethanol, Urea, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sorbitol, Methylparaben, Dextrin, Sucrose, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Allantoin, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Hexyl Nicotinate, Parfum, Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Egg Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Potassium Olivoyl/Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Umbilical Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-9 Citrulline
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Fructose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Snail Egg Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isostearyl Isostearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Potassium Olivoyl/Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Umbilical Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33, Retinol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lysine Hcl, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tripeptide-9 Citrulline, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Propanediol, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, BHT, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 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 TriglycerideLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil is from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. It is a skin conditioning agent and emollient that sits on top of skin to soften and hydrate it.
Over 98% of the oil is made up of long-chain fatty acids, mostly aachidic acid (61%), docosenoic acid (~16%), and docosadienoic acid (~18%).
This combination is not really found in any other plant oil and is the reason this is one of the most stable botanical oils available.
Some studies show it to be more stable than jojoba oil, helps a product resist going rancid, and can help extend the shelf life of a formula.
It also naturally contains vitamin E and phytosterols that give it a mild antioxidant benefit.
This ingredient is typically used from around 1% to fairly high levels since it's gentle; it's well-tolerated and low on the irritation scale.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
