What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMalic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethyl Macadamiate, Rose Flower Oil, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Rose Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Panthenol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Malic Acid, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicRhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Kaolin
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Stearyl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Shorea Robusta Resin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Kaolin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Silica, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPrunus Domestica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Rosa 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 OilTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
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.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
