What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingKaolin
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aroma
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Dioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Propylene Carbonate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triolein, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Saccharin, Kaolin, Citric Acid, Aroma, CI 77742, CI 77891
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tribehenin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Talc, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Water, Sucrose Cocoate, Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, CI 15850, CI 77891
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 also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterC10-18 Triglycerides is a skin conditioning and texture-enhancer.
It is created from glycerin and a mixture of C10-18 fatty acids.
This ingredient improves spreadability and helps thicken a product.
According to manufacturers, it usually comes from vegetable-based saturated fatty acids. Common bases for this ingredient are coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or both.
Due to the melting point being close to skin temperature, it is usually used in lip products.
Triglycerides are a main component of fat in the human body.
Learn more about C10-18 TriglyceridesThis 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 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 77891Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopheryl 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 Acetate
