What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Oryza Sativa Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantGlutathione
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHaberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPicea Mariana Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Dextran
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Panthenyl Triacetate
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine Ferulate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingBis(Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyacrylamide
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Gold, Glutathione, Astaxanthin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glucomannan, Adenosine Triphosphate, Superoxide Dismutase, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Picea Mariana Bark Extract, Dextran, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Panthenyl Triacetate, Ethyl Linoleate, Plankton Extract, Arginine Ferulate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Bis(Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Trihydroxystearin, Tripeptide-1, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tyrosine, Proline, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Yeast Extract, Sorbitol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrated Silica, Polyacrylamide, Diisostearyl Malate, Citric Acid, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Parfum
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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.
This 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol 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 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
