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Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Behenate
EmollientMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAroma
Camphor
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningC15-23 Alkane
SolventCalcium Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingHydrated Silica
AbrasiveLanolin
EmollientLauric Acid
CleansingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingMyristic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientPhosphoric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingThymol
AntimicrobialWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cera Alba, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Behenate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Allantoin, Aroma, Camphor, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ammonium Hydroxide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C15-23 Alkane, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Hydrated Silica, Lanolin, Lauric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Olivate, Thymol
Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPrunus Cerasus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAroma
Polysilicone-11
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Saccharin
MaskingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantBeeswax, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phenyl Trimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Prunus Cerasus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Aroma, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Saccharin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumWe don't have a description for Sodium Saccharin yet.