What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Ceresin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Water, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Ceramide EOP, Dehydroacetic Acid
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
Emollient
Mentha Spicata Herb Oil
Perfuming
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Propolis Extract, Honey Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Mentha Spicata Herb Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPMicrocrystalline 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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
