What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
CI 42090
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, CI 42090, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dna, CI 45410, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Squalane
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dextrin Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Squalane, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Geraniol, Citronellol
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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.
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
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 TriglycerideHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateWater. 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
