Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holy Snails Perseids Facial Oil versus The Ordinary "B" Oil .
Published on March 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe oils. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Holy Snails Perseids Facial Oil 21 ingredients
The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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:
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Holy Snails Perseids Facial Oil 21 ingredients
The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
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Holy Snails Perseids Facial Oil 21 ingredients
The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
Persea Gratissima Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Squalane • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Rubus Fruticosus Seed • Vaccinium Angustifolium Seed • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopherol • Bisabolol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Bisabolol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Isochrysis Galbana Extract • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Seed Oil • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol
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This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHoly Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Holy Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneHoly Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilHoly Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilHoly Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolHoly Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololHoly Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 21.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHoly Snails Perseids Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 22.
The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Holy Snails Perseids Facial Oil 21 ingredients
The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
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Holy Snails Perseids Facial Oil 21 ingredients
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If you are okay with oils, are on the dry side and don’t like the feeling of squalane - this will change your life. I use it on the occasions when...
If you are okay with oils, are on the dry side and don’t like the feeling of squalane - this will change your life. I use it on the occasions when I want an occlusive, a product that you use last in your routine to help retain moisture in your skin. Has definitely strengthened my skin barrier, doesn’t irritate.
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