What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Myristyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Beeswax, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Lanolin Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Petrolatum, Lanolin, Lanolin Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Honey, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Alumina, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, CI 15850, CI 73360
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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.
Microcrystalline 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 is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also 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.
Learn more about PetrolatumWater. 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
