What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Lanolin
Emollient
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Lanolin, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Cera Alba, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trihydroxystearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Candelilla Wax Esters
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Petrolatum, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceresin, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Wax, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Tocopherol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Candelilla Wax Esters, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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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 ButterCopernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxPetrolatum 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 is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about Petrolatum
