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
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octocrylene, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Paraffinum Liquidum, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 15985
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 ButterCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTocopherol 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
