What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Stearyl Behenate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Laurate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, CI 77288, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIndigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Sambac Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Odorata Leaf Cera
MaskingParfum
Masking
Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polysorbate 80, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Cera, Parfum
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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.
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 OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
