What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Stearyl Behenate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Laurate, Tocopherol, Lecithin
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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.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glyceryl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 OilPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate yet.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateTocopherol 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
