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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isohexadecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
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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.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:
This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.
Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateJojoba 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.
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