What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Isostearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
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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.
Cetyl 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.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:
This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.
Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
