What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Skin ConditioningPolybutene
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ceresin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Polybutene, Jojoba Esters, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
Glycerin
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Petrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isoamyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cera Microcristallina, Ozokerite, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, BHT
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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.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteEuphorbia Cerifera Wax (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Cera" instead of "wax". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
