What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosterols, Synthetic Beeswax, CI 45410, CI 15985, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, CI 77499, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Panthenol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Microcrystalline Wax, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Synthetic Wax, Silica Silylate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
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 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 ButterDiisostearyl 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.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
