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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCera Alba
Emollient
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlutathione
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cera Alba, Polyester-7, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Stearic Acid, Superoxide Dismutase, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran, Ceramide NP, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Benzyl Nicotinate, Trihydroxystearin, Titanium Dioxide, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Oleic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Palmitic Acid, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Xanthan Gum, Glutathione, Lactobionic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Mica, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlucosamine Hcl
Tribehenin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Cera Microcristallina, Dimethicone, Undecane, Tridecane, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glucosamine Hcl, Tribehenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Faex Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Silybum Marianum 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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