What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Parfum, Sphingolipids, Ceramide NP
Cera Alba
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Cera Alba, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Aroma, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Canola Oil, Benzyl Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilHelianthus 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 OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
