What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Sphingolipids, Stearic Acid, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Synthetic Wax, Water, Trihydroxystearin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Triethyl Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Parfum, Linoleic Acid
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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.
This ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
