What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Mica, Polyethylene, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Propylene Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tribehenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientMyrica Pubescens Fruit Wax
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Alba, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
