What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientDi-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Stevioside
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lauryl Lactate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Stevioside, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sulfate
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vanillin
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aroma
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tribehenin, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sulfate, Oleic Acid, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Palmitic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aroma, Mica, CI 77891, CI 45380, CI 17200, CI 75470
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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 AromaBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (aka Pal-GHK) is a synthetic signal peptide made of three amino acids attached to palmitic acid.
That fatty acid attachment is the key: it boosts the peptide's ability to penetrate the skin barrier. This puts it closer to the dermal cells where it can actually make a difference.
Once there, it acts as a matrikine, a signaling peptide that prompts fibroblasts to produce more collagen, fibronectin, and hyaluronic acid.
In vitro studies show it can boost collagen production in skin cells even when UV-damaged skin samples were treated with it at a tiny concentration (it almost fully restored dermal collagen at 5ppm). It achieved this at 100x lower concentration than retinoic acid, which needed 500 ppm to do the same thing.
Human clinical data is promising, but modest:
A study of 23 female volunteers found a small but statistically significant increase (~4%) in skin thickness after treatment at 4 ppm.
A separate small trial of 15 women showed statistically significant reductions in wrinkle length, depth, and skin roughness after applying it twice daily for four weeks.
You'll likely see Pal-GHK paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as part of the Matrixyl 3000 complex.
Fungal acne note:
Usually a palmitic acid component can feed Malassezia in unbound form, but here is is covalently bonded to the peptide. This means it is very difficult for Malassezia to access, and therefore very unlikely to cause fungal acne.
This ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopheryl 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 AcetateTribehenin is the triglyceride of glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient that helps soften and condition skin.
Safety-wise, this is a well-vetted ingredient. Repeated-insult patch tests of 0.38% tribehenin did not trigger sensitization.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because behenic acid falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia yeasts can feed on.
Learn more about Tribehenin
