What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Achillea Millefolium Oil
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Achillea Millefolium Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Salvia Hispanica Herb Oil
Perfuming
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Herb Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilThis ingredient is also known as sweet almond oil. It is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond tree.
Sweet almond oil is rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids such as oleic acid (55-86%) and linolenic acid (7-35%).
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates skin by forming a thin barrier that locks in moisture.
Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the available safety data and concluded it is safe for topical use.
Because of the oleic acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
