What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Petrolatum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Vinegar
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSargassum Fusiforme Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Vinegar, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Microcrystalline Wax, Sargassum Fusiforme Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol
Polybutene
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialAcetic Acid
BufferingPolybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tribehenin, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Isostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica Silylate, Allantoin, Water, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Adenosine, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Dna, Pyruvic Acid, Lactic Acid, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Acetic 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.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as Macadamia Seed Oil. It's an emollient with a fatty acid profile that closely mirrors the skin's own lipid makeup.
The palmitoleic acid content is especially notable as it's somewhat rare in plant oils. Palmitoleic acid is something your skin already makes naturally. It helps keep cell membranes structured and plays a role in fighting off harmful microbes.
This palmitoleic content is also part of why macademia seed oil absorbs quickly and doesn't leave much of a greasy residue.
It also contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, and phytosterols that can help reduce redness.
In vitro research has shown the oil to have meaningful antioxidant activity, protect fats in the skin from oxidative damage, and slow down the enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid.
A 2024 clinical study found it effective at improving skin hydratino and reducing wrinkle appearance when formulated into nanoemulsions.
Because it carries oleic acid (C18) and palmitic acid (C16), this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. This is because the Malassezia yeast metabolizes in the C11-24 chain length range.
You'll also see this ingredient listed as: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil .
These two oils are identical in composition and M. ternifolia is an older INCI naming convention for the edible macadamia nut while M. integrifolia is the species actually cultivated for oil production. Both names refer to the same oil.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilMicrocrystalline 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.
Water. 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!
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