What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Phyllanthus Emblica Extract
Skin ConditioningBacopa Monnieri Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, Bacopa Monnieri Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
C13-15 Alkane
SolventIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
C9-12 Alkane
SolventHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
C13-15 Alkane, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Isoamyl Laurate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is from the seed of the Babassu palm plant. This plant is native to Brazil.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil contains many fatty acids with the most being lauric acid.
Like other plant oils, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is hydrating and can help soften skin.
It is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off damage from free-radical molecules.
One study found this oil might contain anti-inflammatory properties, but more research is needed.
Learn more about Orbignya Oleifera 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 ParfumJojoba 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
