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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-8 Beeswax
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingSambucus Nigra Oil
MaskingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantLecithin
EmollientBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientRosa Multiflora Flower Wax
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingCocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
CleansingLimonene
PerfumingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientMenthol
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
MaskingCitral
PerfumingPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-8 Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sambucus Nigra Oil, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Silica, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax, Glycerin, Lecithin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Citral, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
AbrasiveCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Oil
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningYucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Azelaic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Cucumis Sativus Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Azelaic Acid, Lactic Acid, Water, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as oat kernel oil. It's an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is great for barrier support, hydrating skin, and calming irritation.
The fatty acid profile is dominated by linoleic acid (~22.8-43.1%), oleic acid (~31.4-51.3%), and palmitic acid (~13.9-18.8%).
Plus, it contains ceramides, phytosterols, phospholipids, vitamin E, and avenanthramides (oat's signature anti-inflammatory polyphenols).
One study found an oat lipid extract applied to human skin cells switched on receptors that tell skin cells to mature properly and make more barrier lipids (including a 70% boost in ceramides).
Basically, oat kernel oil doesn't just sit on top of skin, it nudges your skin to build more its of its own barrier.
Typical usage levels range from 1-10%.
Note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to the fatty acids present.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel OilGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 LinaloolTocopherol 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