What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTerminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tribehenin, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 16035, CI 19140
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 TriglycerideHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol 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 Tocopherol
