What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Aroma
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentMomordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Squalane, Glyceryl Rosinate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Aroma, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aroma, Octyldodecanol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract, Oleic Acid, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Agave Tequilana comes from the Blue Agave plant native to Mexico, and is a base ingredient in the alcohol Tequila.
It is an astringent, meaning it draws water out of pores to constrict them temporarily.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaHelianthus 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 OilMomordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.
Ricinus 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 OilTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
