What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Honey
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSafflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hordeum Vulgare Cera
Emollient
Spent Grain Wax
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin Conditioning10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Beeswax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Coco-Glucoside, Honey, Parfum, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Capryloyl Glycine, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hordeum Vulgare Cera, Spent Grain Wax, Carbomer, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Propolis Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Farnesol, Coumarin, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Rhamnose, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-40 Stearate, Beeswax, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethiconol, Triethanolamine, Myristyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Poloxamer 338, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb.
Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity.
In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own).
Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient.
Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax.
Learn more about BeeswaxDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
