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Polybutene
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
PerfumingSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePyrus Malus Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
AntioxidantVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeParfum
MaskingPolybutene, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Synthetic Wax, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
Polyisobutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingRosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingPaeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Ceresin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 19140, CI 15850, Tin Oxide, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
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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.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxButylene 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 GlycolDiisostearyl 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWe don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract yet.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water