What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aroma
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
BHA
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantVegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Coco-Caprylate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, BHA, BHT, CI 14720
Petrolatum
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mel
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Potassium Carbonate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPetrolatum, Lanolin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cera Alba, Ozokerite, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mel, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tripeptide-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Potassium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum
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 ButterThis ingredient is a fatty-acid ester commonly used in makeup. It is use an emollient and emulsifier, and insoluble in water.
According to a manufacturer, it is a waxy solid and prevents other waxes from crystallizing.
It is created from stearic acid.
Learn more about C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl StearateHydrogenated 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 OilThis ingredient is also known as Avocado oil. It's the cold-pressed oil from the flesh of the avocado fruit packed with fatty acids (mostly oleic acid).
The rich fatty acid profile allows it to function as a skin conditioning agent and emollient; it helps soften and smooth skin while reducing water loss.
Preclinical research has found that topical avocado oil increased collagen synthesis and reduced inflammation during wound healing, giving it some skin-repairing credibility.
The unsaponifiable fraction of the oil is also interesting: studies on avocado unsaponifiables showed that it helped skin produce more collagen and other structural compounds that support healing.
The CIR Expert Panel has found this ingredient to be non-irritating in formulations.
It's a great ingredient for dry or compromised skin. Just know it may not be fungal acne safe. This is because the oleic acid content falls within the range that Malassezia can use as a food source.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilThis ingredient is also known as sweet almond oil. It is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond tree.
Sweet almond oil is rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids such as oleic acid (55-86%) and linolenic acid (7-35%).
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates skin by forming a thin barrier that locks in moisture.
Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the available safety data and concluded it is safe for topical use.
Because of the oleic acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
