What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
Cera Alba
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Aroma
Tribehenin
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polylactic Acid, Cera Alba, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Aroma, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Saccharin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 15850
Sucrose
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polybutene
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Saccharin
MaskingMenthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Sucrose, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beeswax, Polybutene, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Cellulose Gum, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Saccharin, Menthone Glycerin Acetal
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 PolyisobutenePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is a synthetic emollient and "skin-feel" ingredient that spreads well and leaves a non-sticky finish with high gloss.
In makeup, it also doubles as a pigment-wetting agent for better color payoff.
It's a well-vetted ingredient for safety and does not penetrate into skin due to its large molecule size.
Because it's a long-chain fatty acid ester, this ingredient may not be fungal acne or Malassezia safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePolybutene 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 PolybutenePolyethylene 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.
We don't have a description for Sodium Saccharin yet.
