What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aroma
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Hydroxide
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPetrolatum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Juice, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aroma, Bisabolol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sucralose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Tin Oxide, CI 19140, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, CI 77491, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Trideceth-9
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicThiamine Hcl
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Thiamine Hcl, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene
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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.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMicrocrystalline 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.
This ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is a synthetic emollient and "skin-feel" ingredient that spreads well and leaves a non-sticky finish with high gloss.
In makeup, it also doubles as a pigment-wetting agent for better color payoff.
It's a well-vetted ingredient for safety and does not penetrate into skin due to its large molecule size.
Because it's a long-chain fatty acid ester, this ingredient may not be fungal acne or Malassezia safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateTocopheryl 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
