What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Behenyl Behenate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Tocopherol, Ethyl Vanillin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Tin Oxide, Propyl Gallate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 45380
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Honey Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Niacinamide, Riboflavin
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Parfum 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 “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” 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 ParfumThis ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateTocopherol (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
