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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicVanillin
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Protein
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Geranium Maculatum Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Propanediol, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Biotin, Vanillin, Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Protein, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Lactic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilThis ingredient is also known as coconut oil. It is a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties.
The fatty acid profile of coconut oil is mostly lauric acid (~54%), followed by capric, caprylic, palmitic, and myristic acids. This profile allows it to penetrate easily into skin, moisturize, and improve dry skin.
A double-blind study confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oil for treating very dry skin. Another study found it outperformed mineral oil for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children.
Another study from 2018 found that virgin coconut oil can soothe inflammation and boost key skin barrier proteins. Just know this evidence is still only from lab settings and not human trials.
It has also been shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that commonly overgrows in people with eczema.
Clinical testing shows very minimal skin irritation and no evidence of sensitization or phototoxicity.
Coconut oil gets flagged as a "fragrance" because it has a natural mild scent (not because it's a synthetic perfume). The European Cosmetic ingredient database also lists "perfuming" as a function of this ingredient.
Just so you know, the term "fragrance" is completely unregulated. Some brands still use botanical extracts or essential oils in their "fragrance-free" formulas, but regulatory databases technically classify these under "fragrance".
Coconut oil has a tiny and useless bit of natural SPF. Early lab studies clocked it around SPF 7-8 but a more recent study found the real number closer to SPF 1.2. It also offers no meaningful UVA protection (SPF only overs UVB rays).
The comedogenic rating of 4/5 means it has a high potential to clog pores; but it's worth noting that comedogenicity is highly individual and ratings cannot predict how an overall formula will behave on skin.
Since lauric acid is the dominant fatty acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between 11-24, and lauric acid falls within these lengths (C12).
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
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