What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Vanillin
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cholesterol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalane, Silica, Vanillin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Parfum, Iron Oxides, CI 47005
Polybutene
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycereth-26
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Lanolin
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Petrolatum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Nylon-12, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycereth-26, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lanolin, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
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 an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumPolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
