What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Stevioside
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ozokerite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polyester-8, Aroma, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Limonene, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Stevioside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citral, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Squalane, Glycerin, Retinyl Palmitate, Citric Acid
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 2%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Polybutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hexadecene
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Benzophenone-3 2%, Zinc Oxide 3%, Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Beeswax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Triacontanyl Pvp, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aroma, Sodium Saccharin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexadecene, Tocopherol, Silica, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 75470, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 73360, Titanium Dioxide, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis 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 ButterThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateTocopherol 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
