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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingHoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecanol, Jojoba Esters, Lauroyl Lysine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Silica, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Glucomannan, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trihydroxystearin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMeadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Jojoba Esters, Cera Microcristallina, Synthetic Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Meadowfoam Estolide, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Ceramide Ng, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Lauroyl Lysine, Tribehenin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
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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 TriglycerideHelianthus 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 Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersThis ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineJojoba 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.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
