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Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Bambusa Arundinacea Sap Extract
EmollientLathyrus Odoratus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingSantalum Album Oil
Masking
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Lysimachia Foenum-Graecum Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Milk
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Sap Extract, Lathyrus Odoratus Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Lysimachia Foenum-Graecum Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Milk, Glycerin, Butter, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingMilk
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGold
Cosmetic ColorantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Sambac Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Olivate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ceramide NP, Saccharide Isomerate, Polyglutamic Acid, Bakuchiol, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Betaine, Squalane, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Santalum Album Extract, Milk, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Gold, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Oil
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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.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Sorbitan Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateWe don't have a description for Crocus Sativus Flower Extract yet.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractMilk comes from cows. It contains proteins, lactic acid, and vitamin A, D, and E.
Milk contains fatty acids in the C12-18 range that are the exact carbon chain lengths that the Malassezia yeast feeds on, like oleic acid and palmitic acid.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilWithania Somnifera Root Extract is also known as Ashwaganda extract. Ashwaganda is an evergreen shrub grown in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
Ashwaganda contains many antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA. By neutralizing them, antioxidants may help slow the signs of aging.
Other compounds found in ashwaganda include Vitamin C, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid. These three acids are antioxidants but also provide other skin benefits as well.
Ongoing studies show ashwaganda to prevent damage from UV-B radiation.
Ashwaganda root powder has traditionally been used in Indian medicine.
Learn more about Withania Somnifera Root Extract
