What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Capsicum Annuum Extract
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Synthetic Wax, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Hyaluronic Acid, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Pearl Extract
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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 TriglycerideRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
