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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Schisandra Chinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Schisandra Chinensis Flower Extract
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCoral Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Elaeis Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Collagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyethylene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Leaf Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Coral Extract, Water, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Elaeis Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Lactic Acid, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Limonene
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeHydrogenated 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 PolyisobuteneThis 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 OilPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate is an emollient ester.
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates your skin by locking moisture in. Its large, branched structure gives it a thick, cushiony feel without being greasy. This is why it shows up most often in lip balms, lipsticks, and other stick or balm formulas, where it adds gloss and helps hold waxes and pigments together.
The phytosterol portion is a nice extra. Phytosterols are plant-based lipids that are structurally similar to ones found naturally in skin, so they can help support the skin barrier.
Because this ingredient contains C16, C18, and C22 fatty chains, it may not be Malassezia/fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast potentially feeds on fatty acids in the C11-C24 range. If you're prone to flare-ups, you might want to patch-test or skip this one.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin
