What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Triacontanyl Pvp, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin
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 ButterHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer yet.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneTocopheryl 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
