What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningMel
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPassiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingGardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCoumarin
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
EmollientHoney
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantQuaternium-18
Quaternium-33
Cholesterol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Honey, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Keratin, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Quaternium-18, Quaternium-33, Cholesterol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Water, 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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeParfum 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 ParfumTocopherol 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