What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
Ocimum Basilicum Hairy Root Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Squalane, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Bisabolol, Ocimum Basilicum Hairy Root Culture Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Parfum, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractOryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumRosmarinus 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, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol 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
