What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Cera Microcristallina, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Aroma, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 45380, CI 19140, CI 77499
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tribehenin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Talc, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Water, Sucrose Cocoate, Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, CI 15850, CI 77891
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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 ButterThis 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 OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol 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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 Acetate
