What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysilicone-11
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Dimethicone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Water, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantParaffin
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polybutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 77499, CI 15850, Paraffin, CI 77491, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, CI 17200, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
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 ButterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Diisostearyl 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.
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSynthetic 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 Wax
