What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Silylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientMenthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientVanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Silylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phytosteryl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tribehenin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850, CI 17200
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningMenthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Vanillin
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Collagen, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Benzyl Nicotinate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Mentha Piperita Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sucrose Cocoate, Water, Alcohol, Vanillin, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidWe don't have a description for Menthone Glycerin Acetal yet.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Pentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin
