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Polybutene
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
PerfumingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePyrus Malus Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Oenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
HumectantDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeParfum
MaskingPolybutene, 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, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
AbrasiveMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine
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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 BeeswaxGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil