What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dextran
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Sodium PCA, Anhydroxylitol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lecithin, Erythritol, Phenoxyethanol, Dextran, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Branch/Leaf Extract
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose, Glucose, Fructose, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Branch/Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylic/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 TriglycerideYou might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).
Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.
Learn more about ErythritolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
