What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, CI 73360, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 15850, CI 45410, Blue 1 Lake
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePhenoxyethanol 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.
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
