What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningPavlova Lutheri Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Rotundifolia Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Sorbitan Olivate, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran, Zea Mays Starch, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Pavlova Lutheri Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vitis Rotundifolia Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica Silylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77891, Mica
Zinc Oxide 7.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Galactoarabinan
Tridecane
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 7.5%, Water, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Octyldodecanol, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Galactoarabinan, Tridecane, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Squalane, Caffeine, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Sodium Gluconate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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 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 77891Glycerin (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 GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
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 causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPolyhydroxystearic 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
