What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Absorbent4-Terpineol
Masking
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Synthetic Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Microcrystalline Cellulose, 4-Terpineol, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77163
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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.
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 TriglycerideDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Silica, 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 SilicaSynthetic 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.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
