What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Beeswax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trihydroxystearin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 45410
Lanolin
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Aroma
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lanolin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cera Alba, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil, Jojoba Esters, Aroma, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Tocopherol
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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 ButterThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThough this ingredient might sound like a juicy fruit extract, it's actually the fat pressed from the mango seed kernel (or the pit). In skincare, it behaves more like shea butter and cocoa butter than like a plant active.
The fatty acid makeup of mango seed butter makes it special; it's typically rich in stearic acid and oleic acid, with small amounts of palmitic and linoleic acid. This combo helps it melt on skin, feel creamy, and leave behind a protective "seal" that slows down water loss.
It also contains a small amount of "extras" like tocopherols (vitamin E) and phytosterols, which are often used to support skin soothing.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
