What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lactobacillus, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Chlorella Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Caramel, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-71
HumectantPolyquaternium-73
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGrateloupia Elliptica Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Africana Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Niacin
SmoothingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingXylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-71, Polyquaternium-73, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Grateloupia Elliptica Extract, Biotin, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Prunus Africana Bark Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Pyrithione, Soy Isoflavones, Beta-Sitosterol, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Niacin, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Citric 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.
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 OilCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThis ingredient is also known as black seed oil or black cumin. It has emollient, skin conditioning, and perfuming properties.
It is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, making it a great skin hydrator or emollient. Other compounds found in black seed oil include thymoquinone, sterols, and various terpenes; these compounds give it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Studies show thymoquinone helps reduce oxidative stress and dampens the inflammatory pathways. Combining this with the oils makes this ingredient great for barrier repair and moisturization.
Other studies have found this ingredient to have antimicrobial activity against several acne-causing bacteria.
Learn more about Nigella Sativa Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is an essential oil also known as rosemary essential oil. In skincare, it is a skin conditioning agent and also acts as a natural fragrance that gives products a fresh/herby smell.
The oil is a mix of over 100 volatile compounds with 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, camphor, and verbenone usually leading the pack.
Lab studies credit this oil with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity. Some research even show rosemary compounds calming acne-related inflammation.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has concluded rosemary-derived ingredients to be safe when formulated to be nonsensitizing.
Since this is a fragrant essential oil, the main concern is for fragrance-sensitive folks.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf 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
