What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCera Alba
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberSqualane
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningKojic Dipalmitate
EmollientAroma
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Squalane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Kojic Dipalmitate, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberCandelilla Cera
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientGarcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
AbrasiveJojoba Esters
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsostearic Acid
CleansingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantVanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
EmollientSoybean Glycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningPhenylethyl Resorcinol
AntioxidantPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
CleansingLinolenic Acid
CleansingRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Cera Microcristallina, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Candelilla Cera, Ozokerite, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isostearic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Soybean Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Copernicia 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 WaxEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateMangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil