What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Petrolatum
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate
HumectantIsostearyl Lactate
EmollientCalophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Aroma
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningC30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone, Beeswax, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate, Isostearyl Lactate, Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Aroma, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPrunus Cerasus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAroma
Polysilicone-11
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Beeswax, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phenyl Trimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Prunus Cerasus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Aroma, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Saccharin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaBeeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxWe don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) yet.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePetrolatum 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.
Learn more about PetrolatumPolysilicone-11 is a film-forming silicone that creates a non-tacky and matte finish on the skin. It's commonly used to improve texture, absorb excess oil, and help active ingredients spread evenly.
Due to its "rubber-like" structure, it stays on the skin's surface instead of being absorbed. On the skin, it creates a flexible layer that enhances wearability and stability.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer yet.
