What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Petrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isoamyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cera Microcristallina, Ozokerite, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, BHT
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ceramide EOP, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
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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.
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.
On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.
This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.
Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Cera" instead of "wax". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
