What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/Ipdi Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder
Abrasive
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/Ipdi Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aroma, Isostearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Maltodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Polyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/Ipdi Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningRebaudioside A
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/Ipdi Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Rebaudioside A
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/Ipdi Copolymer yet.
Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneTocopheryl 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 Acetate
