What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCocoglycerides
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Glycerides
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cera Alba
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSucralose
Skin ConditioningAroma
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cocoglycerides, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Brassica Glycerides, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica Silylate, Silica, Cera Alba, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Rosinate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Tocopherol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polysorbate 80, Polyglycerin-3, Linoleic Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sucralose, Aroma, Linolenic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Synthetic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Beeswax, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aroma, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tribehenin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Propylene Carbonate, Glycine Soja Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamal
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis 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 ButterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxHydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersPolyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.
Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.
Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Learn more about Polyglycerin-3Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopherol 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
