What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentDictyopteris Membranacea Extract
Antioxidant
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Polyisobutene, Glycine Soja Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lauryl Alcohol, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Lanolin Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mica, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Lanolin Oil, Jojoba Esters, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucomannan, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trihydroxystearin, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 73360
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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 BeeswaxThis 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-2This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateEuphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia safe.
This wax comes from a shrub native to Mexico. Since it is a plant derived wax, it is considered vegan.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera CeraPersea Gratissima Oil is also known as avocado oil.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. It is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm. This ingredient helps reduce inflammation and has not shown to clog pores.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe due to its high fatty acid content.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
