What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Beeswax, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cera Alba
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Parfum
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterC10-18 Triglycerides is a skin conditioning and texture-enhancer.
It is created from glycerin and a mixture of C10-18 fatty acids.
This ingredient improves spreadability and helps thicken a product.
According to manufacturers, it usually comes from vegetable-based saturated fatty acids. Common bases for this ingredient are coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or both.
Due to the melting point being close to skin temperature, it is usually used in lip products.
Triglycerides are a main component of fat in the human body.
Learn more about C10-18 TriglyceridesHydrogenated Castor Oil (aka "castor wax") is what you get when castor oil is turned into a wax.
Its dominant fatty acid is ricinoleic acid, giving it both emollient and mild humectant properties.
According to EU CosIng, this ingredient helps soften skin, keep oil and water stay mixed, and thickens products.
Hydrogenated castor oil at 30% did not trigger a positive patch-test reaction and is well-tolerated.
Since this ingredient is based on an 18-carbon fatty acid, it falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia can feed on and may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopheryl 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
