What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrus Junos Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Parfum, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Glycine Max Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Propanediol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Allantoin, Azelaic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Madecassoside, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phospholipids, Retinol
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Oxidized Hazelnut Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Oxidized Hazelnut Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Water, Linalool, Limonene
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 GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexyl 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 PalmitateHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSorbeth-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 TetraoleateWater. 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
