What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Dextrin Palmitate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Prunus Persica Juice, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Allantoin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyamide-8
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningAroma
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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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itâs technically not; itâs a hydrocarbon, meaning itâs only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itâs worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinâs lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
