What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Isobornyl Acetate
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Petrolatum, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linoleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, Allantoin, BHT, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oleic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Glycol, Honey Extract, Palmitic Acid, Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Linolenic Acid, Isobornyl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Arachidic Acid, Behenic Acid, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCera Alba
Emollient
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Cera Alba, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bisabolol, 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.
Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.
It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.
A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.
In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Learn more about BisabololAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateRicinus 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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl 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 Acetate
