What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientCetyl Esters
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantCladonia Rangiferina Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientPhyllostachys Bambusoides Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract
EmollientBetula Alba Juice
AstringentGlyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Behenyl Behenate, Cetyl Esters, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, 2,3-Butanediol, Cladonia Rangiferina Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Punica Granatum Sterols, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Squalane, Acer Saccharum Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citric Acid
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mica, CI 77891, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Behenyl Behenate yet.
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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner that is basically a fatty acid (stearic acid) hooked up to a chain of glycerin units.
It is a skin conditioning agent that helps skin feel soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Beyond that, it also helps emulsify and cleanse: it helps oil and water phases stay blended in moisturizers, serums, and cleansers.
This ingredient has been found to be safe in cosmetics at present concentrations and practices of use.
Research on Malassezia shows the yeast can metabolize stearic acid as a growth substrate; this ingredient is not fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 StearatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidThis ingredient also goes by the name SSL. It is a non-toxic, biodegradable ingredient made from renewable sources.
SSL is typically used as a surfactant and emulsifier in skincare to stabilize water-based formulas and improve texture. It can be synthetic or animal-derived.
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Cera" instead of "wax". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
