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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Dextrin Myristate
EmulsifyingHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mel
EmollientEthyl Vanillin
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientRoyal Jelly
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Antioxidant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Squalane, Dextrin Myristate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum, Propolis Extract, Mel, Ethyl Vanillin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid, Diisostearyl Malate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Royal Jelly, Propyl Gallate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 42090
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantBixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Vanillin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 42090, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Tocopherol
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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.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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 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 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
