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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Polyisobutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Ceresin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 19140, CI 15850, Tin Oxide, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Paraffin
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Honey Extract
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Paraffin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Water, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Glycerin, Xylitol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Propylene Glycol, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Ceteareth-20, Ceramide NP, Tocopheryl Acetate, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Propolis Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDiisostearyl 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.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPetrolatum 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 PetrolatumYou might know this ingredient as pomegranate fruit. It has been shown to have antioxidant, skin soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidant compounds such as polyphenolic compounds such as ellagic acid, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and flavonoids.
Both in-vivo and in-vitro studies show pomegranate fruit helps with:
These benefits offer skin anti-aging and skin soothing benefits.
Fun fact: The name pomegranate comes from two latin words: "pome" or apple, and "granate" or "many seeded".
Pomegranate flower extract is often confused for pomegranate fruit extract, but comes from the flowers of the tree.
Learn more about Punica Granatum Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract yet.
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 skinās 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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
