What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Paraffin
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lanolin Wax
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantButylparaben
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Petrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Beeswax, Ceresin, Parfum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Lanolin Wax, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Alcohol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, CI 19140, CI 15850, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
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 ButterCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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