What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCandelilla Wax Hydrocarbons
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Sucrose, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Menthoxypropanediol, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dioleyl Tocopheryl Methylsilanol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Petrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oleyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dioleyl Tocopheryl Methylsilanol, Dimethicone, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Lactic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hydrogenated 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 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 PetrolatumThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
