What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Camellia Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Fibronectin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Ribes Grossularia Fruit Extract
MoisturisingRosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycosphingolipids
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Polysorbate 85, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Camellia Seed Oil, Water, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide AP, Fibronectin, Bisabolol, Ribes Grossularia Fruit Extract, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, CI 16255, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Glycosphingolipids, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycolipids, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantifolia Juice
CleansingZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDextrin
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Honey, Papain, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Limon Juice, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Juice, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zea Mays Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Iron Oxides, Water, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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 TriglyceridePeg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Synthetic 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 WaxTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 Water
