What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ProtectingHibiscus Syriacus Callus Extract
AntioxidantRutin
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientTribehenin
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ceramide NP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Leaf Cell Extract, Hibiscus Syriacus Callus Extract, Rutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tribehenin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientCanola Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
EmollientCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBakuchiol
AntimicrobialSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
MoisturisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Laurate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSantalum Album Oil
MaskingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
MaskingJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Canola Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Caprylyl Glycol, Bakuchiol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Water, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
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 the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxTocopherol (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 skin’s 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