What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Water, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Squalane, Phytosterols, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Surfactin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Nonapeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Dipeptide-2, Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pentapeptide-3, Potassium Hyaluronate, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Parfum, CI 16035, CI 45410, CI 77891, CI 77499
Polybutene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polybutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPGlycerin (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 GlycerinStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
