What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDiisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientOryzanol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Aroma
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Atelocollagen, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Oryzanol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tribehenin, Aroma, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientTriisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Aroma
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Jojoba Esters, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Glucomannan, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Tribehenin, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Triisostearin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Trihydroxystearin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Aroma
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis ingredient is a high-molecular weight synthetic polymer. It is used to modify the viscosity of a formula, improve slip, and create a more "cushiony" texture.
Due to its large molecular size, this ingredient is not absorbed into the skin.
This is a synthetic polymer used to thicken formulas, improve texture, and enhance spreadability.
Due to its large molecule size, this ingredient does not penetrate the skin and is considered well-tolerated.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateHydrogenated 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 Avocado oil. It's the cold-pressed oil from the flesh of the avocado fruit packed with fatty acids (mostly oleic acid).
The rich fatty acid profile allows it to function as a skin conditioning agent and emollient; it helps soften and smooth skin while reducing water loss.
Preclinical research has found that topical avocado oil increased collagen synthesis and reduced inflammation during wound healing, giving it some skin-repairing credibility.
The unsaponifiable fraction of the oil is also interesting: studies on avocado unsaponifiables showed that it helped skin produce more collagen and other structural compounds that support healing.
The CIR Expert Panel has found this ingredient to be non-irritating in formulations.
It's a great ingredient for dry or compromised skin. Just know it may not be fungal acne safe. This is because the oleic acid content falls within the range that Malassezia can use as a food source.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTribehenin 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
