What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientShorea Robusta Seed Butter
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Mentha Piperita Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, C13-15 Alkane, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Water, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-Carotene
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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCoffea Arabica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja 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 ParfumThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis 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 TocopherolVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil