What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Monascus Extract
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyethylene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77891, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone, Monascus Extract, Tribehenin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77492, Methyl Nicotinate, Water, Glycine Soja Oil, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 42090, Parfum
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine
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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.
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 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 TriglycerideOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeritePhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate is an emollient ester.
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates your skin by locking moisture in. Its large, branched structure gives it a thick, cushiony feel without being greasy. This is why it shows up most often in lip balms, lipsticks, and other stick or balm formulas, where it adds gloss and helps hold waxes and pigments together.
The phytosterol portion is a nice extra. Phytosterols are plant-based lipids that are structurally similar to ones found naturally in skin, so they can help support the skin barrier.
Because this ingredient contains C16, C18, and C22 fatty chains, it may not be Malassezia/fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast potentially feeds on fatty acids in the C11-C24 range. If you're prone to flare-ups, you might want to patch-test or skip this one.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleatePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
