What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingRhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sorbitan Olivate, Arginine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Butylene Glycol, Dextrin, Allantoin, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Cellulose Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Water, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 TriglycerideCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
