What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Polybutene
Aroma
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Acetate, Cera Alba, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Polybutene, Aroma, Paraffin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Cera Microcristallina, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Stearic Acid, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Sucralose, Propylene Glycol, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, CI 42090, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
UV Absorber
Cetyl Lactate
EmollientLanolin Oil
Emollient
Myristyl Lactate
Emollient
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylstyrene/Vinyltoluene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ozokerite, Glyceryl Rosinate, Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba, Cetyl Lactate, Lanolin Oil, Myristyl Lactate, Benzophenone-3, Cetyl Acetate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Myristyl Alcohol, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylstyrene/Vinyltoluene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Parfum, Tocopherol, Vegetable Oil, Zea Mays Oil, BHT, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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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.
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
Cetyl Acetate is an emollient and is created by reacting cetyl alcohol with acetic acid.
It is a waxy and water-repellent, giving formulas a smooth slip. Once applied on the skin, your skin enzymes naturally break it down into cetyl alcohol and acetic acid, both of which are well-studied and considered safe.
This ingredient has a comedogenic rating of 4 and irritancy rating of 2 based on early studies.
Just know these numbers have some caveats; comedogenic rating studies used ingredients at high concentations in pure form and not how they behave in a finished product (where they're used in lower percentages and balanced by other ingredients).
Comedogenic ratings also don't account for individual skin or how a product is actually used.
Learn more about Cetyl AcetateCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
