What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
PEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice
Abrasive
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, PEG-8 Isostearate, Water, Squalane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amber Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isododecane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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
