What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Petrolatum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Honey
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Petrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Ceresin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polyethylene, Honey, Royal Jelly Extract, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, BHT, Water, Tocopherol, Alcohol, CI 19140
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAcetamidophenyl Methoxypropionic Acid
EmollientCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ant Egg Oil Extract
Squalane
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Ceresin, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Acetamidophenyl Methoxypropionic Acid, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ant Egg Oil Extract, Squalane, BHT
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCeresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
Hydrogenated Polybutene is a synthetic polymer. It is used to alter the texture of an ingredient.
Microcrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
However, it’s worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Fungal acne isn’t about comedogenic ratings. It’s more about whether certain ingredients can feed the yeast on your skin, which can trigger those breakouts.
Learn more about PetrolatumWe don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate yet.
We don't have a description for Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate yet.
