What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Sucrose, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyethylene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCandelilla Wax Hydrocarbons
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Sucrose, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Menthoxypropanediol, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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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.
This ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
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 silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about Sucrose
