What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate
EmollientDiisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTribehenin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientGlyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tribehenin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Silica Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Water, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77491
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isononyl Isononanoate, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 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, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
