What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed, Ascorbic Acid, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientParaffin
Perfuming
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, CI 77492, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Paraffin, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77491, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, CI 77499, Squalane
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
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".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itās technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
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