What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBroussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
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 a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilThis 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 Tetraoleate
