What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningOryzanol
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Squalane, Isostearyl Isostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Triheptanoin, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Oryzanol, Gold, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Parfum, Linalool, Coumarin, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene
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 TriglycerideLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
