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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, 1,2-Hexanediol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Honey Extract
Humectant
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Paraffin, Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylic/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 TriglycerideWater. 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!
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