What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Angelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Flower Extract
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coral Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Limonene, Citral
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriisostearyl Citrate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lauryl PCA
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45370
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triisostearyl Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Ceramide Ns, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lauryl PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 45410, CI 17200, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 19140, CI 45380, CI 73360, CI 75470, CI 77163, CI 15850, CI 45370, CI 42090, CI 15985
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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.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract comes from the rhizome (underground stem) of the turmeric plant.
While the official EU Cosing Database lists this ingredient as a fragrance, it actually does more than give products a scent.
This ingredient contains a group of yellow pigments called curcuminoids (mostly curcumin) that give it genuine antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in skin.
Reviews of topical clinical studies have found turmeric/curcumin to be generally well-tolerated and useful across conditions like eczema and mild inflammation.
One thing working in its favor is that curcumin barely penetrates; in lab skin-permeation testing, the curcuminoids mostly stayed in the outermost layer of skin. This is a good thing because its soothing and antioxidant activity is a surface-level job anyway.
At this time, industry data shows there's no single "correct" cosmetic percentage. It's used across a wide range depending on the product and varies from tiny fractions of a percent up to a few percent.
Allergy-wise, curcumin is a documented (but uncommon) contact allergen. It can also cross react with related plants, so anyone with a turmeric/ginger/cinnamon allergy or reactive skin should patch test first.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateJojoba 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.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl 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 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
