What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rubus Fruticosus Seed
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthyl Vanillin
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Seed, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethyl Vanillin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 17200
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
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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 a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
This is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
Hydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
