What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG-8 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Petrolatum, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-8 Beeswax, Squalane, Silica, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Retinyl Palmitate, BHT, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl 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
