What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ergosterol
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ceresin, Triethylhexanoin, Ozokerite, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Ergosterol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Silica, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 15985
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventTribehenin
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Kaolin, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, C9-12 Alkane, Tribehenin, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Rosinate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Water, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 19140
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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.
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 TriglycerideCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891This ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
