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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientSilicone Quaternium-22
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Trisiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Parfum, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Silicone Quaternium-22, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citral
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
CleansingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycerin
Humectant
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin Protecting
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin Protecting
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Carrageenan
Algin
MaskingLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Water, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Glycerin, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Coco-Glucoside, Carrageenan, Algin, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Chitosan
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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 TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract yet.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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