What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Dianthus Chinensis Extract
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Oleth-10, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dianthus Chinensis Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
Caprylic/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 TriglycerideCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractWater. 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!
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