What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C13-15 Alkane
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningCocoglycerides
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Troxerutin
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMalic Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantC13-15 Alkane, Water, Cocoglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Troxerutin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Gluconolactone, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Maltodextrin, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Octyldodecanol, Calcium Gluconate, Malic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Tocopherol, Astaxanthin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, CI 77491
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tribehenin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090, Mica, CI 60725
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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 TriglycerideHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxOctyldodecanol 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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
