What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientStearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Galactoarabinan
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 20%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Isomalt, Lecithin, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Galactoarabinan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 TriglycerideLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
