Nuud Deodorant Stick Versus Glossier Deodorant
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMacadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
Emollient
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pinene
Masking
Silver
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camphor
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Citral
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Zea Mays Starch, Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Cetyl Esters, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Zinc Oxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pinene, Silver, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camphor, Geraniol, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Terpineol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citral
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Solanum Tuberosum Starch
AbsorbentCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Zinc Ricinoleate
Magnesium Hydroxide
AbsorbentLauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Solanum Tuberosum Starch, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Lauryl Laurate, Parfum, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateThis ingredient is also known as coconut oil. It is a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties.
The fatty acid profile of coconut oil is mostly lauric acid (~54%), followed by capric, caprylic, palmitic, and myristic acids. This profile allows it to penetrate easily into skin, moisturize, and improve dry skin.
A double-blind study confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oil for treating very dry skin. Another study found it outperformed mineral oil for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children.
Another study from 2018 found that virgin coconut oil can soothe inflammation and boost key skin barrier proteins. Just know this evidence is still only from lab settings and not human trials.
It has also been shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that commonly overgrows in people with eczema.
Clinical testing shows very minimal skin irritation and no evidence of sensitization or phototoxicity.
Coconut oil gets flagged as a "fragrance" because it has a natural mild scent (not because it's a synthetic perfume). The European Cosmetic ingredient database also lists "perfuming" as a function of this ingredient.
Just so you know, the term "fragrance" is completely unregulated. Some brands still use botanical extracts or essential oils in their "fragrance-free" formulas, but regulatory databases technically classify these under "fragrance".
Coconut oil has a tiny and useless bit of natural SPF. Early lab studies clocked it around SPF 7-8 but a more recent study found the real number closer to SPF 1.2. It also offers no meaningful UVA protection (SPF only overs UVB rays).
The comedogenic rating of 4/5 means it has a high potential to clog pores; but it's worth noting that comedogenicity is highly individual and ratings cannot predict how an overall formula will behave on skin.
Since lauric acid is the dominant fatty acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between 11-24, and lauric acid falls within these lengths (C12).
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidWe don't have a description for Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate yet.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethyl Citrate comes from citric acid. It has masking, perfuming, and solvent properties. As a solvent, this ingredient helps disperse ingredients evenly in skincare.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient can:
According to perfume manufacturers, this ingredient is almost odorless but has a mild fruity, wine and plum scent. It can be used to mask the scent of other ingredients.
This ingredient can be plant-sourced or synthetic; it can naturally be found in cabbage and white wine.
Learn more about Triethyl Citrate
