What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-11
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSimethicone
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Kaolin, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Polysilicone-11, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyapatite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Simethicone, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 45410, CI 17200, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15985
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vegetable Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 45380
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 ButterCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl 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
