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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Sucrose Polysoyate
EmollientPolysorbate 21
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Glycol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Squalane, Sucrose Polysoyate, Polysorbate 21, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor 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.
This ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
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