What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Powder
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polysorbate 85, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Powder, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Butylene Glycol
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientZea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventArtemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Malt Extract, Sodium Dna, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Panthenol, Mannitol, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Papain, Bromelain, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Protease, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 TriglyceridePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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 WaterZea Mays Germ Oil comes from corn.
It is an occlusive skin conditioning agent.
