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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mel
EmollientPropolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mel, Propolis Cera, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, CI 40800
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol
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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.
Helianthus 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 OilOenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
