What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein Extract
Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Microcrystalline Wax, BHT, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax, Paraffin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Royal Jelly Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Propolis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Milk Protein Extract
Reviews
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.
Beeswax's wax esters are derived primarily from palmitic and oleic acid (C16 and C18:1). Both of these fall within the C11-C24 feeding window.
The Malassezia yeast can potentially cleave these esters and release usable fatty acids, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. However, not everyone will react to this ingredient.
Learn more about BeeswaxParaffin is a solid wax that pulls its weight as an emollient, occlusive, and consistency-booster.
It softens skin and lays down a protective film to slow water loss and gives products a stable body and structure.
The cosmetic grade stuff is highly refined with a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has repeatedly reaffirmed this ingredient to be safe in current practices of use and concentration.
The worry about carcinogenic compounds only applies to industrial grades, not the purified version used in skincare.
Despite its reputation, the highly reformed form is non-comedogenic and doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
The good news for fungal-acne prone folks: the Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids and lipids and paraffin doesn't contain any of these (so there's nothing for the yeast to metabolize). This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe.
Learn more about ParaffinPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about Petrolatum
