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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPEG-8 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, C13-15 Alkane, PEG-8 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Butylene Glycol, Inulin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Maltodextrin, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Glycerin, Glycolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Swertia Chirata Extract
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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.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateThis oil comes from the outer layer (bran) of rice grains. It is packed with skin-friendly fatty acids to soften and condition the skin while supporting your moisture barrier.
What makes it stand out from other plant oils is its naturally high concentration of gamma-oryzanol, a potent antioxidant. This antioxidant has shown some UV-absorptive properties in research.
Other antioxidants found in this oil include tocopherols, tocotrienols, and ferulic acid.
According to manufacturers, this oil has a lightweight texture that absorbs nicely.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics and it has not shown to be a skin sensitizer in testing (unless you have a known rice allergy).
Due to the fatty acids (primarily Oleic Acid ~40%, Linoleic Acid ~30%, and some Palmitic Acid), this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran OilParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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 Water
