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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningCichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningCichorium Intybus Leaf Extract
MaskingBeta Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Water
Masking
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLamium Album Extract
AstringentPapaver Rhoeas Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Ether, Water, Glycerin, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Water, Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Cichorium Intybus Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Water, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Lamium Album Extract, Papaver Rhoeas Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Palmate
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Polycitronellol Acetate
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningBidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantBisabolol
Antioxidant
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tilia Europaea Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTridecane
Perfuming
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Hyacinthus Orientalis Flower Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Farnesol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethyl Palmate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Polycitronellol Acetate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Undecane, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Bisabolol, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Tilia Europaea Flower/Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linolenic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tridecane, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Hyacinthus Orientalis Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Isoeugenol
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant part of the Asteraceae family. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that 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. Just 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.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThis 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.
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