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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Water, Squalane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Dna, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Pantolactone, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglutamic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyethylene
AbrasivePEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Water, Pantolactone
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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 TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.
As a humectant, Pantolactone helps draw moisture to the skin. It can help add hydration to your skin.
PEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateWater. 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