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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-5 Dioleate
EmulsifyingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingIsostearyl Alcohol
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientButyl Avocadate
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
PerfumingPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin Conditioning10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventPropyl Gallate
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-5 Dioleate, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Butyl Avocadate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Propyl Gallate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene
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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.
Sesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilJojoba 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.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil