What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Maris Aqua
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOrobanche Rapum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Maris Aqua, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Sodium Hydroxide, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCanola Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Canola Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
