This hydrating oil is formulated around Squalane and Borago Officinalis Seed Oil to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This barrier-repair night moisturizer is formulated around Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGeraniol
Perfuming
Rosa Centifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningDiacetyl Boldine
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Algae Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citronellol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Diacetyl Boldine, Linalool, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Bentonite
Absorbent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, PEG-8, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Bentonite, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Propanediol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Citral, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolThis ingredient is also known as sweet almond oil. It is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond tree.
Sweet almond oil is rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids such as oleic acid (55-86%) and linolenic acid (7-35%).
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates skin by forming a thin barrier that locks in moisture.
Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the available safety data and concluded it is safe for topical use.
Because of the oleic acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
This ingredient does have a comedogenic rating of 3, but this doesn't mean a formula with this ingredient will clog pores.
Human testing has proved that any finished product with a comedogenic ingredient won't automatically make you break out; it really comes down to concentration, formula, and your skin.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis 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
