What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
HumectantAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycolipids, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bacillus Ferment, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin Extract
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingHexenyl Acetate
Masking
Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Masking
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Water, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Propanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Lauryl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isomalt, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Gamma-Nonalactone, Ionone, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanillin, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Hexenyl Acetate, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil, Dimethylheptenal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides is an antioxidant and isn't fungal acne safe.
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 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 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
