Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection versus Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil .
Published on June 23, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe oils. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
HEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection 28 ingredients
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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HEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection 28 ingredients
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
HEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection 28 ingredients
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 32 ingredients
Olus Oil • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Squalane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Parfum • Benzyl Salicylate • Linalool • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Farnesol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Citric Acid • CI 26100 • CI 60725
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Isopropyl Myristate • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Sorbitan Oleate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Caprylyl Methicone • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Rosa Canina Seed Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate • Parfum • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • BHA • Benzyl Benzoate • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Vinyl Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Hexyl Cinnamal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 5.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 6.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 10.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties. This may help with anti-aging, as antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that may damage your skin's cells.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 12.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 13.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 16.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 22.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 19.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 27.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 20.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 31.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 21.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 26.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection contains this as ingredient number 22.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 28.
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HEMA Face Oil Skin Perfection 28 ingredients
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Another one of my favorites from Palmers. This and the fade milk kept my skin smooth, glowing, and even for decades.
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