What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hesperidin
EmollientDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Bioflavonoids, Ascorbic Acid, Hesperidin, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 42090
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, CI 77891, Aroma, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, CI 73360, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Saccharin, CI 19140, CI 15850, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, CI 42090, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate
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 ButterCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
