What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Datem
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Isononyl Isononanoate, Isoamyl Laurate, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Methicone, Tin Oxide, Alumina, Datem, Trihydroxystearin, Glucomannan, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Stearate
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Wax, Squalane, Polyethylene, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, Nylon-12, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Phytosphingosine, Butyl Stearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, Tin Oxide
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 ingredientâs final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itâs technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneSynthetic 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 WaxTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer is a synthetic film-forming agent. It has both water and oil loving properties, allowing it to create a flexible, even film on the skin.
This ingredient helps enhance texture, smoothness, and wear resistance in makeup products while reducing tackiness.
