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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Brassica Glycerides
EmollientCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Fragaria Vesca Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Limonene
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingGeraniol
Perfuming
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Squalane, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Diglycerin, Brassica Glycerides, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Mica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lecithin, Fragaria Vesca Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Propanediol, Magnesium PCA, Caffeine, C9-12 Alkane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Ferulic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Limonene, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclodextrin, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Tin Oxide, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citral, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linalool, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Geraniol, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
C13-15 Alkane
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningCocoglycerides
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMalic Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantC13-15 Alkane, Water, Cocoglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Troxerutin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Gluconolactone, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Maltodextrin, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Octyldodecanol, Calcium Gluconate, Malic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Tocopherol, Astaxanthin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, CI 77491
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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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
