What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Lanolin Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lanolin
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cetyl Lactate
EmollientSucrose Hexaisostearate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Paraffin
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lanolin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Placental Extract
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Grandiflora Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Lanolin Acid
Cleansing
Hema Trimellitate Anhydride
Triethylamine
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Lactate, Sucrose Hexaisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycol Distearate, Orange Roughy Oil, Paraffin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocotrienols, Squalene, Beeswax, Lanolin, Tocopherol, Placental Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Portulaca Grandiflora Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sucrose Cocoate, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Lanolin Acid, Hema Trimellitate Anhydride, Triethylamine, Isostearic Acid, Ethyl Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850, CI 73360, CI 19140, CI 42090
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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.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb.
Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity.
In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own).
Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient.
Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax.
Learn more about BeeswaxLanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheep secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
Learn more about LanolinThis ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (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 skin’s 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 Tocopherol
