What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Akebia Quinata Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Microcrystalline Wax, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Adenosine, Ceresin, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Bisabolol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 73360, CI 77742, Blue 1 Lake, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sodium Dna, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Akebia Quinata Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Carnosine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Yeast Beta-Glucan
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCopernicia Cerifera Wax
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Mica, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, CI 42090, CI 77492, Parfum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, CI 15850, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol
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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.
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 ButterCamellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is rich in oleic acid. This makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe the skin by forming a barrier. This barrier traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydated.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiisostearyl 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.
Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate is an emollient ester.
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates your skin by locking moisture in. Its large, branched structure gives it a thick, cushiony feel without being greasy. This is why it shows up most often in lip balms, lipsticks, and other stick or balm formulas, where it adds gloss and helps hold waxes and pigments together.
The phytosterol portion is a nice extra. Phytosterols are plant-based lipids that are structurally similar to ones found naturally in skin, so they can help support the skin barrier.
Because this ingredient contains C16, C18, and C22 fatty chains, it may not be Malassezia/fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast potentially feeds on fatty acids in the C11-C24 range. If you're prone to flare-ups, you might want to patch-test or skip this one.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateTocopherol 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
