Petrolatum vs Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Petrolatum and Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax are both locks moisture in ingredients. Petrolatum is found in 118 products while Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax appears in 9, making Petrolatum the more widely used option.

Locks moisture in

Petrolatum

Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture

118 products

Locks moisture in

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Wax

9 products

Top products with Petrolatum

cerave

mosisturizing

8.4

SK-II

Skinpower Eye Cream

8.2

Estée Lauder

Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme

8.2

Paula's Choice

Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer

8.1

cerave

Moisturizing Cream

8.1

Top products with Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Paula's Choice

Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer

8.1

L'Oreal Norge AS

L'Oreal Revitalift Filler Eye Cream 30ml

7.8

HONEST

Eczema Relief Cream

7.2

Embryolisse

Gentle Waterproof Make-Up Remover Milk

7.2

Royer Cosmétique

Crème visage

7.0

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Petrolatum and Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax?

Petrolatum is categorised as "Locks moisture in" while Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is categorised as "Locks moisture in". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Petrolatum and Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

Petrolatum is found in 118 products, while Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is found in 9 products in our database.

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