What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientParfum
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Tocopherol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, Phospholipids, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientParfum
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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 lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePolyethylene 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol