What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventTriethanolamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTorreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearates, Methylpropanediol, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ectoin, Hexylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientShorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Olus Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Olus Oil, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Panthenol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Alternatives
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 TriglyceridePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol 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
