What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, CI 77220, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Sorbitan Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose Palmitate
EmollientEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16230
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16290
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Methicone, Dimethicone, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Alumina, Tocopherol, Parfum, Propanediol, Water, Sucrose Palmitate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 16230, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 16290
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 TriglycerideCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Helianthus 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 WaxSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
