What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Aroma
Perlite
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Dipalmitate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Vanillin
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
Eugenol
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Rose Ketone-4
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Stearalkonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Squalane, Dicalcium Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Carbonate, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Aroma, Perlite, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Saccharin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide NP, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Benzyl Benzoate, Vanillin, Citral, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Benzaldehyde, Linalool, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Eugenol, Pinene, Rose Ketone-4, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 19140
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Myristyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Beeswax, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol
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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.
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 ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMicrocrystalline 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.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
