What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl PCA
HumectantAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Bran Sterol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Menthyl PCA, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Sterol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Water, Tocopherol, Squalane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Glycosphingolipids, Ceramide AP, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dna, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 15985, CI 77491
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Shorea Robusta Seed Butter
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Flower Extract
AstringentArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextrin Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, CI 77491, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Citrus Aurantifolia Flower Extract, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that 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. Just 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.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneThis is a plant-derived ester that functions as a skin conditioner. It's basically a two linoleic acid molecules combined with fatty alcohols.
In practice, it works as a rich emollient that helps reduce moisture loss and give skin a soft appearance.
The phytosterol part of this ingredient brings an added structural bonus: phytosterols are structurally similar to cholesterol so they can fit right into the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to help reinforce the skin barrier.
Due to its molecular structure, this ingredient delivers a cushiony and glossy feeling without being excessively greasy.
It did not produce skin irritation or sensitization in clinical studies, and this ingredient is deemed safe to use in cosmetics at current practices.
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.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
