What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Menthol
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTridecyl Trimellitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextrin Palmitate, Menthol, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 45410, CI 77491
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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.
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.
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Microcrystalline 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.
Octyldodecanol 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.
Synthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
