What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingMenthyl PCA
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Cera Alba, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Menthyl PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Tribehenin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Water, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mica, CI 77891, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 75470, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
C30-50 Alcohols
Emulsifying
Candelilla Wax Esters
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, C30-50 Alcohols, Candelilla Wax Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Limonene, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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 oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopherol 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
