What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyurethane-79
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kojic Dipalmitate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyurethane-79, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucralose, Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Olivate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olive Oil Ethylhexyl Esters
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose Laurate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Ethyl Olivate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olive Oil Ethylhexyl Esters, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Propanediol, Squalane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Retinal, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Arginine, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Laurate, Polysorbate 80, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sucrose Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateThis ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWe don't have a description for Tocotrienols yet.
