What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolybutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cera Microcristallina, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Mica, CI 77891
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientPentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Mica, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearyl Behenate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tin Oxide, Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491
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 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 77891Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
