What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDiacetyl Boldine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Bentonite, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Ethylhexyl Ferulate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Plankton Extract, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Diacetyl Boldine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Lysolecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
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 ingredientās 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
