What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xylitol, Parfum, Adenosine, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Soluble Collagen, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, CI 42090, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linalool
Dimethicone
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Tridecane
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPsoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Hedychium Spicatum Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Undecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tridecane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Hedychium Spicatum Extract, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 77007, CI 77492
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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.
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 TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
