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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Camphora Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Glycerin, Squalane, Ceramide Ng, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Linalool
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-5 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-5 Dioleate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sorbitol, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHelianthus 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 OilVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed OilWater. 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
