What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Bakuchiol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Malt Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Avena Sativa Seed Water
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylic/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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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
