What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol, Citral
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningYogurt Powder
Sodium Phytate
Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Soybean Peroxidase
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cetearyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Extract, Lactobacillus, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Phospholipids, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Yogurt Powder, Sodium Phytate, Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Soybean Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase, Alcohol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralGeraniol 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 GeraniolHelianthus 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 OilMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract is also known as yaeyama aoki, noni, or the great morinda. This fruit is packed with bioactive compounds that give it skin conditioning and antioxidant properties.
Research on this ingredient has shown some interesting results: a clinical trial on 49 women (ages 38-55) found the daily use of noni-based skincare improved skin firmness and elasticity by up to ~42.4% over six weeks.
Lab studies have also demonstrated that some of the compounds can inhibit tyrosinase ans elastase, enzymes involved in pigmentation and the breaking down of skin's elastic fibers.
Fun fact: This ingredient has been used in Polynesian folk medicine for over 2,000 years.
Learn more about Morinda Citrifolia Fruit 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
