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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPetrolatum
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningNylon-12
Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycereth-26
HumectantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningLanolin
EmollientAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPolybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Petrolatum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Nylon-12, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycereth-26, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lanolin, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Candelilla Wax Esters
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientMethicone
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventBHT
AntioxidantPunica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingRubus Idaeus Juice
AstringentVitis Vinifera Juice
AntioxidantDiisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Mica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Candelilla Wax Esters, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, CI 77891, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, CI 15985, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 15850, Ascorbic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, BHT, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Rubus Idaeus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Juice
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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.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
This 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 petroleum-derived wax used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and help lock in moisture.
Like other forms of wax, it forms an occlusive layer on the skin to reduce water loss.
While it can be beneficial for very dry or compromised skin, Cera Microcristallina may not be fungal acne safe; waxes and certain hydrocarbons may contribute to Malassezia growth for those prone to fungal acne.
As with many heavy occlusive ingredients, it may feel too rich for oily or acne-prone skin types. Individual tolerance can vary.
Learn more about Cera MicrocristallinaThis ingredient comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about Polybutene