What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Isostearic Acid, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Parfum, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polybutene
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPorphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Polybutene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethyl Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Glucomannan, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 45410
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Octyldodecanol 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.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
