What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Sodium Chloride, CI 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Nylon-12
Methylpropanediol
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Iron Oxides
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Rutin
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingZinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propanediol, Tridecyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Nylon-12, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Coco-Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Lecithin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Phenylpropanol, Iron Oxides, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rutin, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange and is primarily used as a fragrance. It has a "fresh" and "bright orange" scent.
The main aroma compounds found in this ingredient are limonene (~27-52%), linalool (~2-22%), and linalyl acetate (~27-40%). These are known EU fragrance allergens.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to the furanocoumarin content. Furanocoumarins absorb UV-A and cause phytophotodermatitis; this can look like redness, blistering, and lasting brown pigmentation on sun-exposed skin.
Due to this, this ingredient is capped at 0.4% in leave-on products applied to sun exposed skin.
Many modern formulas used a "furanocoumarin-free" version that sidesteps the phototoxicity issue, but still contains the fragrance allergens.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
