What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Acacia Seyal Gum
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Soluble Collagen, Acacia Seyal Gum, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vegetable Oil, Water, Glycerin
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 lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Diisostearyl 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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis 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 TriisostearatePolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTocopheryl 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
