What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polybutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Aroma
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tribehenin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingMenthyl Lactate
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Petroselinum Crispum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Petrolatum, Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Aroma, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tribehenin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Saccharin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Menthyl Lactate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Petroselinum Crispum Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingLanolin Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Paraffin
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Paraffinum Liquidum, Synthetic Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Paraffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Silylate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Saccharin
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 high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
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 LiquidumPetrolatum 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 is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about PetrolatumWe don't have a description for Sodium Saccharin yet.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.
This ingredient is skin-soothing and contains polyphenols that give it antioxidant properties.
This ingredient is not known to sensitize or irritate skin (unlike Vanilla Tahitensis). Vanilla tahitensis has shown to irritate skin in low amounts.
Learn more about Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
