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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientCetyl Esters
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingTribehenin
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAlcohol
AntimicrobialAllyl Caproate
AstringentAnisaldehyde
MaskingBenzyl Acetate
MaskingCitral
PerfumingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingHexenyl Acetate
MaskingHexyl Acetate
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTagetes Minuta Flower Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Esters, Ozokerite, Tribehenin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Alcohol, Allyl Caproate, Anisaldehyde, Benzyl Acetate, Citral, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Hexenyl Acetate, Hexyl Acetate, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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.
Caprylic/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 TriglycerideOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteZingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:
This ingredient has no negative side-effects and is safe to use unless one has a specific allergy to it.
Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.
Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract