What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stevioside
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Beeswax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77220, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Synthetic Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tribehenin, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stevioside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Talc
Abrasive
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Geraniol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cera Microcristallina, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Talc, Limonene, Tocopherol, Isostearic Acid, Geraniol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, CI 73360, 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.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol 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
