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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Vinegar
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIpomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Soy Amino Acids, Fructooligosaccharides, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Natto Gum, Vinegar, Sorbitan Oleate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Water, Phenoxyethanol, Phospholipids, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Glycine Soja Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycolipids, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Bisabolol, Propanediol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed 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.
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil is made by expressing watermelon seeds. It is a non-fragrant oil with antioxidant and hydrating properties.
Watermelon seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and other fatty acids. These fatty acids make it a great skin hydrator. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Cucurbita Pepo Seed oil comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.
Pumpkin seed oil is rich in vitamin E and plenty of fatty acids such as linoleic acids. Pumpkin seeds also have zinc and cartenoids.
Linoleic acid helps moisturize your skin as an emollient. Emollients act as a thin film to prevent moisture from escaping.
Cartenoids are an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against external damage. They also give pumpkins their classic orange color.
Fun fact: Pumpkins were first domesticated in Southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago.
Learn more about Cucurbita Pepo Seed OilGlycine Soja Sterols are plant-derived fatty alcohols (phytosterols) from soybean.
You can think of them like the plant world's version of cholesterol; they're structurally similar enough to slot into your skin's lipid barrier and help it do its job.
Phytosterols aid skin barrier recovery by traveling deeper into the skin rather than just sitting on top of it. Once inside, they reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and keep skin feeling soft / supple.
Research on phytosterols in keratinocyte and macrophase models has shown meaningful inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators. This supports their reputation as a calming ingredient for reactive or sensitive skin.
Subjects with soy allergies did not show a reaction to phytosterols in safety tests, but it wouldn't hurt to patch test if you do have a soy allergy.
Fungal acne:
Malassezia uses sterols to build its own cell walls so there's a theoretical concern that it could also make use of sterol ingredients in skincare.
Though no study has actually proven this happens with topical products, we err on the side of caution and list this ingredient as not safe for fungal acne. However, it may not be a trigger for everyone.
Learn more about Glycine Soja SterolsThis extract comes from the Roselle flower, or Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Roselle flowers are rich in antioxidants.
Studies found the antioxidants in Roselle flowers to potentially help reduce UV-B damage.
Parfum 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 ParfumSorbitan Oleate is a PEG-free emulsifier made by esterifying sorbitol with oleic acid.
You'll likely see it paired with Polysorbate 80 to create the right emulsification balance.
Typical use levels in formulas range from 2-10%.
The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as a cosmetic ingredient.
Since this ingredient is an ester of oleic acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. Oleic acid is a fatty acid that falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Sorbitan Oleate
