What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyethylene, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Microcrystalline Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthol, Lecithin, Water, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-10 Acid Esters
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Glyceryl Diisostearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantPlacental Extract
Honey
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Paraffin, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Beeswax, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-10 Acid Esters, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Glyceryl Diisostearate, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester, BHT, Propylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Placental Extract, Honey
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
