What's inside
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
AbrasiveCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantAroma
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
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
AntioxidantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Mica, BHT, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77891
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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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax