What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningStearyl Behenate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
AbrasivePhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Silylate
EmollientSucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, C10-18 Triglycerides, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Stearyl Behenate, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 19140, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, CI 15850, CI 42090, Parfum, CI 77499, Silica Silylate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveGlyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCarvone
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
PerfumingVanillin
MaskingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalyl Acetate
MaskingBenzaldehyde
MaskingPinene
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingSantalum Album Oil
MaskingRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, CI 77891, Mica, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, CI 15985, Boron Nitride, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 42090, Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 15850, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Carvone, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Vanillin, CI 77499, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Geraniol, Linalyl Acetate, Benzaldehyde, Pinene, Linalool, Citronellol, Santalum Album Oil, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that 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. Just 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.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateThis ingredient is a mineral salt of calcium and phosphate. It is mainly used as a mild abrasive and sometimes used to add opacity to a formula.
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate isn't fungal acne safe.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate