What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningBiotin
Antiseborrhoeic1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Dibutyl Adipate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Petrolatum, Dipropylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Adenosine, Glycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen Extract, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hexapeptide-2, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cyanocobalamin, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Niacinamide, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Biotin, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
However, it’s worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Fungal acne isn’t about comedogenic ratings. It’s more about whether certain ingredients can feed the yeast on your skin, which can trigger those breakouts.
Learn more about PetrolatumPolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
