What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Paraffin
Perfuming
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Paraffin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hexyl Laurate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, BHT, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Citric Acid
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mel
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Cera Alba
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Aluminum Stearates
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Coriandrum Sativum Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingHydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Brassica Campestris Oil Unsaponifiables, Stearyl Alcohol, Mel, PEG-100 Stearate, Cera Alba, Glyceryl Stearate, Aluminum Stearates, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Linoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Oleate, CI 77891, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Glyceryl Linolenate, Sodium Saccharin, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Yeast Ferment Extract, Parfum
Reviews
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 petroleum-derived wax used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and help lock in moisture.
Like other forms of wax, it forms an occlusive layer on the skin to reduce water loss.
While it can be beneficial for very dry or compromised skin, Cera Microcristallina may not be fungal acne safe; waxes and certain hydrocarbons may contribute to Malassezia growth for those prone to fungal acne.
As with many heavy occlusive ingredients, it may feel too rich for oily or acne-prone skin types. Individual tolerance can vary.
Learn more about Cera MicrocristallinaParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateStearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
