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
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polybutene
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Silica
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharin
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polybutene, Beeswax, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Phospholipids, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aroma, Silica, Trihydroxystearin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, CI 77891, Saccharin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
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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.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopheryl 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 AcetateTrihydroxystearin is what you get when you fully hydrogenate castor oil into a waxy, fine powder.
It's mostly a behind-the-scenes texture enhancer that's especially good at "thixotropic" thing where the product stays thick but applies nicely.
Because of its structure, it also acts as a mild skin conditioning emollient that helps soften skin while preventing moisture loss.
Safety studies show it to be safe and non-irritation in clinical tests. It's typically used in concentrations up to 5%.
Since its an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can potentially feed on. This makes it not fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Trihydroxystearin
