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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBisabolol
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sida Cordifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Sida Cordifolia Root Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Tocopherol
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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.
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 OilThis ingredient is also known as black seed oil or black cumin. It has emollient, skin conditioning, and perfuming properties.
It is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, making it a great skin hydrator or emollient. Other compounds found in black seed oil include thymoquinone, sterols, and various terpenes; these compounds give it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Studies show thymoquinone helps reduce oxidative stress and dampens the inflammatory pathways. Combining this with the oils makes this ingredient great for barrier repair and moisturization.
Other studies have found this ingredient to have antimicrobial activity against several acne-causing bacteria.
Learn more about Nigella Sativa Seed OilOlive tree leaves contain more antioxidants than olive fruit.
This is due to its rich flavonoid and polyphenol content. However, the antioxidant content varies depending on plant variety, harvesting method, leaf maturity, and extraction method.
This ingredient also has a natural fragrance. Read more about fragrance in cosmetics here.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Leaf ExtractRosa Canina Fruit Oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that has earned its skincare reputation through chemistry.
It's dominated by fatty acids like linoleic acid (~35-55%), alpha-linolenic acid (~17-27%), and oleic acid (~14-22%). This is the exact profile that supports skin barrier, locks in hydration, and calms inflammation.
A 2024 review found evidence for the Rosa canina species supports its use for scarring, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and atopic dermatitis; this was mostly credited to its vitamin C content and fatty acid composition as the primary active mechanisms.
You might see this ingredient marketed as a "natural retinol". Some rosehip seed oils contains traces of all-trans-retinoic acid but these trace amounts are far below biologically active levels.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has deemed this ingredient safe and it's well-tolerated.
Fungal acne: The fatty acids of this oil fall into the C11-24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
