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
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C9-12 Alkane
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientSolanum Tuberosum Starch
AbsorbentPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingGardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C9-12 Alkane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Lauryl Laurate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Behenyl Behenate, Solanum Tuberosum Starch, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Ethyl Linoleate, Hexylresorcinol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydrated Silica, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Trioleate, 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 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 WaxPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidTocopherol 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
