What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSilk Amino Acids
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic Acid
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Aspergillus Ferment, Vegetable Amino Acids, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Squalane, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Arginine, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeHelianthus 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 OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum
