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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
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPetrolatum
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
Cera Alba
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polybutene, Cera Microcristallina, 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, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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 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 is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
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 PolybuteneThis 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 Oil
