What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Olus Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Phenoxyethyl Caprylate
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Olus Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Tribehenin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Phenoxyethyl Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Citric Acid
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 ButterCetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidOlus oil is a blend of triglycerides derived from vegetable oils. Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulate in your blood. The majority of Olus Oil comes from rapeseed oil.
It has emollient properties and keeps your skin hydrated by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
Olus oil is also used to give product a nice, smooth texture.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olus Oil
