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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citrus Junos Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Kyounin Yu
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Glycine Max Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Kyounin Yu, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCapryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidCetyl 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.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has emollient and skin conditioning properties. This is due to its polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran OilSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
