What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Decamethyltetrasiloxane
Methicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-150
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSilicone Resin
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentMagnesium Chloride
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantSodium PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tranexamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Petrolatum, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Decamethyltetrasiloxane, Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Paraffin, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-150, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Sodium Chloride, Cera Microcristallina, Silicone Resin, Allantoin, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient that helps make your skin smooth and hydrated. It specializes in creating a non-oily and "wet" feeling on skin.
This ingredient comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about PetrolatumSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaThis is not one INCI ingredient but a mix of 2: Trimethylsiloxysilicate + Polypropylsilsesquioxane.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps cosmetics last longer and improves color intensity.
