What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Palmate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingPhysalis Pubescens Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC9-12 Alkane
SolventDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArginine
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Magnesium Chloride
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Chloride
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethyl Palmate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Magnesium Sulfate, Glyceryl Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trihydroxystearin, Triheptanoin, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenylpropanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Raspberry Ketone, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cellulose, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arginine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Magnesium Chloride, Mica, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Calcium Chloride, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
C13-14 Alkane
SolventOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
C18-21 Alkane
SolventOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, C13-14 Alkane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, C18-21 Alkane, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Silica, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Shorea Robusta Resin, Octyldodecanol, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Mica
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
