What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Camphor 0.5%
Masking
Dimethicone 1.1%
Emollient
Menthol 0.625%
Masking
Phenol 0.5%
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Calcium Disodium EDTA
Calcium Hydroxide
BufferingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aroma
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Lanolin
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningSd Alcohol 36
Astringent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Saccharin
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camphor 0.5%, Dimethicone 1.1%, Menthol 0.625%, Phenol 0.5%, Allantoin, Ammonium Hydroxide, Beeswax, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Calcium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Aroma, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Lanolin, Lauric Acid, Paraffinum Liquidum, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Water, Sd Alcohol 36, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Stearyl Alcohol
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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.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
