What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Stearate
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Wax, Squalane, Polyethylene, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, Nylon-12, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Phytosphingosine, Butyl Stearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, Tin Oxide
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Powder
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, C10-18 Triglycerides, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Jojoba Esters, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cera Microcristallina, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Tribehenin, Kaolin, Oryza Sativa Powder, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bisabolol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 77491, CI 77007
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 ingredientâs final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMica 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 MicaSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itâs technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about Squalane
