What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolybutene
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Candelilla Wax Esters
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cera Microcristallina, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Parfum, Candelilla Wax Esters, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Dimethicone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Methicone, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, CI 15850, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 42090, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingVanillin
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Candelilla Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Jojoba Esters, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Vanillin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma
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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 ButterThis ingredient comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate is an emollient ester.
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates your skin by locking moisture in. Its large, branched structure gives it a thick, cushiony feel without being greasy. This is why it shows up most often in lip balms, lipsticks, and other stick or balm formulas, where it adds gloss and helps hold waxes and pigments together.
The phytosterol portion is a nice extra. Phytosterols are plant-based lipids that are structurally similar to ones found naturally in skin, so they can help support the skin barrier.
Because this ingredient contains C16, C18, and C22 fatty chains, it may not be Malassezia/fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast potentially feeds on fatty acids in the C11-C24 range. If you're prone to flare-ups, you might want to patch-test or skip this one.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid
