What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Caproic Acid
Cleansing
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Titanium Dioxide, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Microcrystalline Wax, CI 77491, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, CI 77492, Ceramide NP, CI 77499, Parfum, CI 15850, Sorbitan Olivate, Phytosphingosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 15985, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Water, Geraniol, Citronellol, Caproic Acid, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
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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.
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 ButterThis ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateWe don't have a description for Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate yet.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
