What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Oleate
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Canola Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Linolenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthyl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Squalane, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Swertia Chirata Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ethyl Oleate, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Canola Oil, Ethyl Linolenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethyl Palmitate, Water, Ethyl Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Sorbitan Oleate, Glucomannan, Methyl Nicotinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientVanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methyl Nicotinate
SoothingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Anethole
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Terpineol
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dextrin Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Benzyl Nicotinate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aroma, Pentylene Glycol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methyl Nicotinate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Canola Oil, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Anethole, Pinene, Terpineol, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 19140
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 high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
Canola Oil is Rapeseed oil with low amounts of erucic acid. It is an emollient and helps hydrate the skin. Emollients help hydrate and soften your skin by trapping moisture.
The comedogenic rating of canola oil is 4.
Canola oil contains Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and fatty acids such as linoleic acid.
Learn more about Canola OilThis 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 ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCapsicum Frutescens is a type of wild chili pepper. Some varieties of this pepper include Tabasco pepper, Malagueta pepper, and Piri Piri pepper.
Though this ingredient is normally associated with food, it has antidandruff, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show low concentrations of this ingredient did not cause skin irritation:
Raw peppers may have a rubefacient effect, or mild local skin irritation resulting in vasodilation. Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels. Due to this, peppers can provide a lip plumping effect. However, it is most likely not going to have a rubefacient effect, or cause skin irritation, in your cosmetics.
The antioxidant activity comes from its flavonoid, polyphenol, and sterol content.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Capsicum Frutescens Fruit ExtractThis is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneWe don't have a description for Methyl Nicotinate yet.
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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearatePomegranate flower extract has skin conditioning properties.
According to analysis of the flower, it is rich in the triterpenes ursolic acid and oleanolic acid.
Triterpenes are chemical compounds found in various plants such as pomegranates, apples, basil, and rosemary. They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The flowers also contain gallic acid and ellagic acid, two types of polyphenols. They possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
A study from 2017 found pomegranate flower to help heal scars and wounds in rats. Another study from 2020 found this ingredient to help decrease lip wrinkles and increase lip volume.
This ingredient also showed positive effects on dandruff removal in a study from 2015.
Learn more about Punica Granatum Flower ExtractJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 AcetateZingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Studies show the ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.
Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
