What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Shea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Illite
Abrasive
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glucose
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Shea Butter Glycerides, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Parfum, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil, Vanillin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Bromelain, Papain, Superoxide Dismutase, Illite, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Propanediol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Glucose, T-Butyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Terpineol, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Pinene, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Beta-Caryophyllene
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Gamma-Decalactone
Perfuming
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberGamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Delta-Decalactone
Masking
Delta-Dodecalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Dodecalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Gamma-Decalactone, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Gamma-Nonalactone, Delta-Decalactone, Delta-Dodecalactone, Gamma-Dodecalactone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Limonene
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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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinoleic Acid is also known as Vitamin F. It is a fatty acid with emollient and skin conditioning properties. Our top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier hydrated and strong while prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing. Needless to say, linoleic acid is crucial for having a strong skin barrier.
One study found applying linoleic acid rich sunflower oil to be more effective at repairing the skin barrier than oleic rich olive oil.
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid, meaning our bodies cannot create it on its own. We need to get linoleic acid through foods such as nuts and vegetable oils.
Acne-prone skin tends to have linoleic acid and high levels of oleic acid.
Linoleic acid can also help treat acne by softening sebum to prevent clogged pores. Another study found using 2.5% linoleic acid gel for 4 weeks showed a 25% reduction in small comedones.
This ingredient can also help lighten hyperpigmentation or sun spots by disrupting the melanin production process. It also helps your skin shed melanin pigment from your skin caused by UV exposure.
Due to its role in the production of the fatty acid prostaglandin, linoleic acid can also help reduce inflammation and support wound healing.
Linoleic acid is not always fungal-acne safe; it may trigger flare-ups in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Linoleic AcidTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
