What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Hyperborea Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Limonene, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Plankton Extract, Sorbitan Trioleate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Hyperborea Extract, Tocopherol, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Linalool, Citral
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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.
This 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 ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itās technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about Squalane
