What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cera Alba
Emollient
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Aroma, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bisabolol
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Polybutene
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ceresin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Polybutene, Jojoba Esters, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
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