What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientZea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Calamine
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saponaria Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Triethylhexanoin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calamine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saponaria Officinalis Extract
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Methylpropanediol
SolventDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Charcoal Powder, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Dibutyl Adipate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycoproteins, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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 GlycolCaprylic/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 TriglycerideEthylhexyl Pelargonate is a fatty acid with nine carbon atoms. This is why it is also referred to as nonanoic acid.
Like other fatty acids, it has emollient properties that help hydrate the skin.
This ingredient comes from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and Pelargonic Acid.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PelargonateHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe due to the oleic acid. In vitro studies have shown that Oleic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateWater. 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 WaterZea Mays Germ Oil comes from corn.
It is an occlusive skin conditioning agent.
