What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Trilaurin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77891, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Adipate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tribehenin, CI 19140, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Trilaurin, Silica, CI 15850, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, CI 77492
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 TriglycerideDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneTridecyl Trimellitate is a synthetic ingredient with emollient and skin conditioning properties. It also acts as a texture enhancer and helps products spread easily without feeling greasy.
As an emollient, it forms a light layer on the skin that keeps moisture in and improves water resistance. This is why you'll often find this ingredient in eye creams and other rich treatments.
This ingredient is seen as the elegant alternative to mineral oil.
Learn more about Tridecyl Trimellitate
