What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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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
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Cellulose
Absorbent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cellulose, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Tribehenin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Butylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Honey, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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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.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic emollient that works as a lanolin substitute.
This ingredient is a great vegan option for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
It mostly stays on the surface of skin where it helps hydrate due to its large molecular size and low water solubility.
Due to it being derived from fatty acids, this ingredient may not be Malassezia or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Honey mostly shows up in skincare as a humectant and skin conditioning agent. This is because its natural sugars (fructose and glucose) help hold onto water so skin feels softer and more hydrated.
Beyond hydration, honey also has antibacterial and wound-supporting properties. Its antibacterial action comes from a mix of things:
Manuka-type honey has an extra bacteria-killing compound called methylglyoxal, while all Honey contains a natural antibacterial protein called bee defensin-1.
Honey also nudges your immune cells to release signals that start the healing process. This is why medical-grade Honey is actually used in real wound dressings.
Just keep in mind that most of the strong clinical evidence is for wound care and not everyday cosmetic claims.
On concentrations and safety:
According to industry data, honey is used up to 22% in paste/mud packs, 7% as a honey extract in body/hand products, and face skincare levels sit well below that.
A human repeat insult patch test of 7% honey extract in 112 subjects showed no sensitization.
Allergy-wise, honey itself is a rare sensitizer. The bigger culprit is usually propolis that sometimes tags along in less-refined honey.
People allergic to propolis, conifer, poplar, salicylates, or Balsam of Peru are advised to avoid this ingredient due to shared allergens.
You might see this ingredient listed as either Honey or Mel (they're the same thing). Mel is simply the Latin word for honey.
A lot of people wonder if Honey is vegan, and technically it isn't.
Honey is made by bees; they gather nectar and their natural enzymes turn it into the Honey we know. So because it comes from an animal, it doesn't fit a vegan lifestyle.
And please remember to be kind to bees :). They're vital to so many ecosystems, and many species are struggling so they're worth protecting.
Learn more about HoneyPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateThis 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 SilylateSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
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