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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Undecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Glutathione
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Undecane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tridecane, Glycine Soja Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Water, Methylpropanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Esters
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Jojoba Oil/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Esters, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Tocopherol
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus 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 OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol (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
