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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
Skin ConditioningOlea 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
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Myristyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Beeswax, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rose Flower Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, CI 15850, CI 77491
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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.
Beeswax's wax esters are derived primarily from palmitic and oleic acid (C16 and C18:1). Both of these fall within the C11-C24 feeding window.
The Malassezia yeast can potentially cleave these esters and release usable fatty acids, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. However, not everyone will react to this ingredient.
Learn more about BeeswaxCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
This 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 OilThis 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.
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