What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAmodimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethiconol, Keratin Amino Acids, Levulinic Acid, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Tocopherol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipropylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Water, Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin Conditioning
Keratin
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cerebrosides
EmollientSodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Zymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingAminopropyl Dimethicone
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Honey, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Keratin, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyquaternium-61, Royal Jelly, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Cerebrosides, Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Parfum
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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.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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
