What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventTribehenin
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Silica, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, C9-12 Alkane, Tribehenin, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Rosinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77947
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Pvp, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77491, CI 77163, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, CI 77947, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Potassium Sorbate
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 TriglycerideOctyldodecanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
