What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mel
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningAroma
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Mel, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Aroma, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Propolis Cera, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Vanillin
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Vanillin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Mica, Silica, Trihydroxystearin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlucomannan is a fiber created from the Konjac plant. It is an emulsifier and thickener.
The high polysaccharide content makes it great at adjusting the texture of products. (Kind of like starch).
Polysaccharides also help our skin stay hydrated.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about GlucomannanSodium 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 TocopherolThis ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Trihydroxystearin
