What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid 15%
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningHexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantShorea Robusta Seed Butter
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen 0%
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil, Ascorbic Acid 15%, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceresin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Dipropylene Glycol, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen 0%, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Microcrystalline Wax, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceresin, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Polyethylene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ozokerite, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Bisabolol, Trihydroxystearin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tocopherol, Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCeresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight fatty acid ester. It has skin conditioning properties and is also used as an emollient, texture enhancer, and viscosity emulsifier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
