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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
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Monascus Extract
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Monascus Extract, Tribehenin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 45380, CI 15850, CI 77491, Limonene
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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.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThis ingredient is also known as grapefruit peel oil. It is mainly used as a fragrance/perfuming ingredient and is made up of about 99-92% limonene.
Though in vitro or food science has shown this oil to be antibacterial, possess antioxidant activity, and be anti-inflammatory, there's very little research testing it directly on human skin or in cosmetics.
Limonene is a known skin sensitizer. Because grapefruit peel oil can contain furanocoumarins, this ingredient can also cause phototoxicity. It is possible to created furanocoumarin-free versions that are not phototoxic; it is best to reach out to the brand if you have questions about this ingredient in your cosmetics.
Learn more about Citrus Paradisi Peel OilPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractJojoba 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 OilWater. 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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