What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Maltobionic Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingCitrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSucrose Stearate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Niacinamide, Mandelic Acid, Maltobionic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Chondrus Crispus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sucrose Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Behenic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Lactic Acid, Ectoin, Mica, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ectoin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Water, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Geraniol, Isoeugenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.
This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells.
When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more.
Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare:
A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light.
Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution.
In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with:
Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient.
Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient.
The chemical name for this ingredient is Tetrahydromethylpyrimidine Carboxylic Acid.
Learn more about EctoinHelianthus 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 OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
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".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
