What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, CI 77491, Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Microcrystalline Wax, Ceresin, Ozokerite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Synthetic Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Xanthophylls, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Water, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Octyldodecanol, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2This 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 ButterPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxEuphorbia 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
