What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Polybutene
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-8 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Jasminum Officinale Flower Wax
EmollientCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polybutene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isohexadecane, PEG-8 Diisostearate, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, PEG-12 Diisostearate, Tocopherol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower Wax, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Laurate, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Linalyl Acetate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
PEG-8 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isohexadecane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG-8 Diisostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triisostearin, PEG-12 Diisostearate, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hexylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is rich in oleic acid. This makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe the skin by forming a barrier. This barrier traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydated.
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 OilIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life due to its chemical structure. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils, preventing it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Meadowfoam is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilPEG-12 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearatePEG-8 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient that helps make your skin smooth and hydrated. It specializes in creating a non-oily and "wet" feeling on skin.
This ingredient comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
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.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
