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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate
Skin Conditioning
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Chlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Squalane, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Chlorella Ferment, Ectoin, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tridecapeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Laurate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cyanocobalamin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Beta-Carotene
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Beeswax, Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Honey Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Propolis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Honey
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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 ButterDiisostearyl 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.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneMicrocrystalline 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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about PetrolatumPolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
