What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Hydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tbhq
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOrchid Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Phytosteryl Hydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ceresin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 19140, CI 15985, Tocopherol, Tbhq, Water, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Orchid Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Honey Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
