What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Vanillin
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Behenate, Synthetic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tridecapeptide-1, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Sucrose Cocoate, Vanillin, CI 15850
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cedrol
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Simethicone
Emollient
Protease
Exfoliating
Serine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propyl Propionate
Perfuming
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Donkey Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Flower Extract
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Citrus Limon Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Desamido Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingCitrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Juice
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningAroma
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hc Yellow No. 4
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHc Brown No. 4
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Microcrystalline Wax, Water, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Cedrol, Gluconolactone, Simethicone, Protease, Serine, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Butter, Propyl Propionate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Donkey Oil, BHT, Stearic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ceramide AP, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Punica Granatum Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide As, Citric Acid, Desamido Collagen, Propanediol, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Citrus Limon Juice, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Daucus Carota Sativa Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Aroma, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hc Yellow No. 4, CI 15985, Hc Brown No. 4
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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 lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2This 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 ButterDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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
