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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
EmulsifyingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingSalicylic Acid
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCitronellol
PerfumingTridecane
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Water, Undecane, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Tridecane, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Glycine Soja Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Salix Alba Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Glycine Soja Oil
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingIsododecane
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Coconut Oil
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolybutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingPanax Ginseng Seed Oil
EmollientArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientNigella Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientEthyl Hexanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Extract
AntioxidantPanax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isododecane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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 Water