What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAroma
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthyl Vanillin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAstrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Cera Microcristallina, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethyl Vanillin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Sulfite, CI 45410, CI 15985, CI 16035, CI 17200
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
