What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientLaureth-7 Citrate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningTridecane
PerfumingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingMenthol
MaskingCamphor
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
MaskingSucralose
Skin ConditioningAroma
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningEugenol
PerfumingPetrolatum, Dibutyl Adipate, Cera Alba, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Undecane, Laureth-7 Citrate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tridecane, Lauryl Glucoside, Triethanolamine, Menthol, Camphor, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Sucralose, Aroma, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Eugenol
Petrolatum
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientLanolin
EmollientCarica Papaya Fruit
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingUrea
BufferingCetyl Esters
EmollientCarica Papaya Seed Oil
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientLauryl Alcohol
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientLecithin
EmollientAroma
Rebaudioside A
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPetrolatum, Water, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lanolin, Carica Papaya Fruit, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Urea, Cetyl Esters, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Lecithin, Aroma, Rebaudioside A, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 AromaPetrolatum 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 PetrolatumTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterWater. 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