What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Isododecane, Mica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Nonaisostearate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientDiglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
EmollientHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSilica
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Pentapeptide-9
Bleaching
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Nonaisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Hydroxyapatite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Adenosine, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Soluble Proteoglycan, Sodium Dna, Sh-Pentapeptide-9, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 77491, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
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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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
