What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingTrimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Water, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, Polyethylene, Silica, Glyceryl Caprylate
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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 lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCopernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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