What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolybutene
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Candelilla Wax Esters
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingRubus Idaeus Juice
AstringentVitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Mica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Candelilla Wax Esters, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, CI 77891, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, CI 15985, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 15850, Ascorbic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, BHT, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Rubus Idaeus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Juice
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantPEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Erythrityl Triethylhexanoate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Paraffin
Perfuming
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Methicone
Emollient
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate
EmollientTetradecene
EmollientTetrahydropyran Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Polymethylhydrogensiloxane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantStearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Erythrityl Triethylhexanoate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cera Microcristallina, Menthol, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Methicone, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Tetradecene, Tetrahydropyran Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Polymethylhydrogensiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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 a petroleum-derived wax used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and help lock in moisture.
Like other forms of wax, it forms an occlusive layer on the skin to reduce water loss.
While it can be beneficial for very dry or compromised skin, Cera Microcristallina may not be fungal acne safe; waxes and certain hydrocarbons may contribute to Malassezia growth for those prone to fungal acne.
As with many heavy occlusive ingredients, it may feel too rich for oily or acne-prone skin types. Individual tolerance can vary.
Learn more about Cera MicrocristallinaGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
