What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Occidentalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingLinalool
Perfuming
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Vanillin
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Squalane, Parfum, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rubus Occidentalis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, CI 75470, CI 17200, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Linalool, CI 15850, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Vanillin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Cinnamal, Limonene, Eugenol
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil comes from the Tamanu tree. This tree grows in tropical regions of Asia and Polynesian countries such as Fiji.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil contains many fatty acids such as linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acid. These properties help your skin stay hydrated.
As an antioxidant, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil may also slow down the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and speed up aging. By helping to stabilize these molecules, antioxidants may help slow the signs of aging.
A study from 2015 found Tamanu oil to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Another study from 2009 found Tamanu Oil to help absorb UV rays. However, this should not replace your sunscreen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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 Ricinus Communis Seed OilSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itās technically not; itās a hydrocarbon, meaning itās only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itās worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinās lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
