What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientNylon-12
Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linoleate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParfum
MaskingGlyceryl Linolenate
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientGlyceryl Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Nylon-12, Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Water, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
PerfumingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantDipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasivePolyethylene
AbrasivePolyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantParaffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone, Triacontanyl Pvp, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Glycerin, Squalane, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Polyquaternium-61, 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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate