What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Beeswax, Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Honey Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Propolis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Honey
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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 to build their honeycomb.
Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity.
In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own).
Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient.
Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax.
Learn more about BeeswaxDiisostearyl 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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
