What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Honey
Humectant
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ozokerite, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Squalane, Polyisobutene, Beeswax, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycerin, Honey, CI 45380, CI 19140, CI 77891, CI 15850
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningCholesteryl Hydroxystearate
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tbhq
Antioxidant
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ceresin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Tbhq, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Honey Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateTocopheryl 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
