K-Secret Collagen Vita Secret Multi Balm Versus Unleashia Sisua Butter Glow Stick

K-Secret Collagen Vita Secret Multi Balm Versus Unleashia Sisua Butter Glow Stick

This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Ascorbic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Vegetable Oil

Ascorbic Acid 15%

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Diisostearyl Malate

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Ceresin

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate

Beeswax

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Dipropylene Glycol

Shorea Robusta Seed Butter

Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate

Parfum

Caprylyl Glycol

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract

Tocopheryl Acetate

Adenosine

Water

Butylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Collagen 0%

Panthenol

1,2-Hexanediol

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Copper Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Oligopeptide-1

Oligopeptide-2

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil, Ascorbic Acid 15%, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceresin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Dipropylene Glycol, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen 0%, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Octyldodecanol

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Isotridecyl Isononanoate

Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide

Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide

Linalool

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Phenoxyethanol

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Calcium Titanium Borosilicate

Limonene

Titanium Dioxide

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Calendula Officinalis Flower

CI 42090

Geraniol

CI 19140

Tin Oxide

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Parfum, Diisostearyl Malate, Linalool, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Limonene, Titanium Dioxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, CI 42090, Geraniol, CI 19140, Tin Oxide

Alternatives

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.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.

It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.

The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.

The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.

Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.

One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).

This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.

On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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