What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Balsam Oil
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil
Masking
Anisaldehyde
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nerol
Perfuming
Maltol
MaskingHeliotropine
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Gamma-Decalactone
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Balsam Oil, Tocopherol, Triethyl Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Acetate, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Anisaldehyde, Geranyl Acetate, Nerol, Maltol, Heliotropine, Linalool, Gamma-Decalactone, Vanillin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 OilLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is 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.
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
