What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningWhey Protein
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Lactoperoxidase
StabilisingGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingUrea
Buffering
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientDistearyldimonium Chloride
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Glucose
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cholesterol, Steareth-10, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Caffeine, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Resveratrol, Salicylic Acid, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Maris Sal, Algae Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Whey Protein, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lactobacillus Ferment, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Urea, Bisabolol, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Retinyl Palmitate, Trisiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Glucose, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Faex Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 40, Laureth-7, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, CI 77891, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Adenosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 77491, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, CI 77492, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Citronellol
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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.
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 TriglycerideCi 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 77891Glycerin (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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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
