What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingLecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningChrysin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Ozokerite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Steareth-20, Lecithin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, CI 77891, CI 77007, Iron Oxides
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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 TriglyceridePhenoxyethanol 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.
Phytosteryl Macadamiate is an ester made by combining phytosterols (the plant version of cholesterol) with fatty acids from macadamia seed oil.
It's a botanical copycat of the cholesteryl esters found in your skin's surface lipids and mimics how your skin's own barrier lipids organize.
Research on phytosterols show they can help with skin barrier recovery and protect skin against UV-induced damage when combined with ceramides.
The fatty acid portion of this ingredient is mainly oleic acid and palmitoleic acid, two potential Malassezia triggers. Be sure to patch test if you're unsure.
Learn more about Phytosteryl MacadamiateTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
