What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citrus Junos Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Kyounin Yu
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Glycine Max Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Kyounin Yu, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycine Max Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Limonene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Linalool, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 TriglycerideEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycine Max Oil is an oil.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
