What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantPEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Erythrityl Triethylhexanoate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Paraffin
Perfuming
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Methicone
Emollient
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate
EmollientTetradecene
EmollientTetrahydropyran Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Polymethylhydrogensiloxane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantStearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Erythrityl Triethylhexanoate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cera Microcristallina, Menthol, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Methicone, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Tetradecene, Tetrahydropyran Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Polymethylhydrogensiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492
Squalane
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Ultramarines
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Honey, Persea Gratissima Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dipropylene Glycol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Cholesterol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Wax, Iron Oxides, Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Royal Jelly Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Parfum, Ultramarines, CI 19140
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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
