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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Aroma
Diisostearyl Malate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Synthetic Wax, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey Extract, Aroma
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Stevioside
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Parfum, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tribehenin, Stevioside, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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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.
Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
