What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 15850, Titanium Dioxide, CI 45380, BHT, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide
Glycerin
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Glycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Water, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate
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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.
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 Polyisobutene
