What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Water, Tocopherol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sea Salt, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C15-19 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVanilla Planifolia Fruit
MaskingHydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
Masking
Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil
Masking
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Evernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCistus Ladaniferus Resin
MaskingStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit, Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Capryloyl Glycine, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate
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 OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
