What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Kaolin, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Lauroyl Lysine, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Pullulan
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, CI 77891, Propanediol, CI 77163, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pentylene Glycol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Pullulan, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylene Brassylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, CI 77288, Sodium Benzoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77492, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid
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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateThis ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
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 PropanediolStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
