What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Glycolipids, Water
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Aminoethanesulfinic Acid
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingMagnesium Sulfate
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCalcium Chloride
AstringentEthylhexyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Parfum, Water, Sodium PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Aminoethanesulfinic Acid, Carnosine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Phosphate, Calcium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
