What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Camellia Seed Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Grape Callus Extract
Antimicrobial
Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Jabara Pericarp Extract
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, PEG-6 Isostearate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Squalane, Camellia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Callus Extract, Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract, Citrus Jabara Pericarp Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Citrus Jabara Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract
EmollientSchizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, PEG-6 Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Citrus Jabara Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract, Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
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 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 an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWe don't have a description for Isotridecyl Isononanoate yet.
PEG-6 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a preservative.
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner that is basically a fatty acid (stearic acid) hooked up to a chain of glycerin units.
It is a skin conditioning agent that helps skin feel soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Beyond that, it also helps emulsify and cleanse: it helps oil and water phases stay blended in moisturizers, serums, and cleansers.
This ingredient has been found to be safe in cosmetics at present concentrations and practices of use.
Research on Malassezia shows the yeast can metabolize stearic acid as a growth substrate; this ingredient is not fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 StearateWe don't have a description for Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate yet.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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
