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
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate, Ozokerite, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
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