What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Tbhq
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Isododecane, Coconut Alkanes, Dimethicone, Heptyl Undecylenate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Linolenic Acid, Tbhq, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOrbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tbhq
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Coconut Alkanes, Dimethiconol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tbhq, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citral
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 OilAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateCoconut Alkanes is created from the fatty-acids of coconut oil. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates from the skin.
This ingredient is an emollient and solvent. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft and hydrated. Solvents help distribute and mix other ingredients. This ensures a more even consistency.
Coconut Alkanes may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Coconut AlkanesThis ingredient is also known as Abyssinian Oil. It comes from the seeds of the Crambe abyssinica plant and has skin conditioning properties.
What makes this oil unique is its unusually high content of erucic acid (50-65%). The other fatty acids found in this oil are oleic acid (15%) and linoleic acid (13%).
In cosmetics, abyssinian oil acts as an emollient that forms a protective layer on skin to lock in moisture without adding a heavy, greasy feeling. It also has a silky, silicone-like slip to it and is fairly resistant to oxidation.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Crambe Abyssinica Seed OilJasminum Officinale Oil is obtained from the jasmine flower. The flower has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties of Jasmine flower come from flavonoids.
YSK - Jasmine flowers also contain coumarin, a known EU allergen.
Learn more about Jasminum Officinale OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOrbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil is an oil.
Tbhq is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.
Tocopherol 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
