What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingLauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Salmon Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Beeswax, Dextrin Palmitate, Squalane, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Kojic Dipalmitate, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Lauryl Laurate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Salmon Oil
Glycerin
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Petrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isoamyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cera Microcristallina, Ozokerite, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, BHT
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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.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about PetrolatumTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateEuphorbia Cerifera Wax (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Cera" instead of "wax". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
