What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprylate
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Junos Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Citrus Junos Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingMalva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPapaver Rhoeas Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lamium Album Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Behenate, Olea Europaea Leaf Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate, Jojoba Esters, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Water, Glycerin, Glycolipids, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract, Papaver Rhoeas Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lamium Album Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, P-Anisic Acid, Citric Acid, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.
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 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 olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit 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
