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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningPolybutylene Terephthalate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 16035, CI 19140, Limonene
Methylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAroma
Methylheptyl Isostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Zingiber Officinale Root Juice, Mica, CI 77891, Tin Oxide, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Aroma
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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.
We don't have a description for Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide yet.
Diisostearyl 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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis 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 Acetate
