What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tricaprylin
Perfuming
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tribehenin
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tricaprylin, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Oleate, Silica, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Aroma, Benzyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Limonene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lactic Acid, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanillin
Masking
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diisostearyl Malate, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vanillin, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tocopherol
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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 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 ButterEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMicrocrystalline 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.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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
