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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingRhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientRhus Succedanea Fruit Cera
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMenthol
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientLinalool
PerfumingRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linalool
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningRhus Succedanea Fruit Cera
EmollientRhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCroton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateWe don't have a description for Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera yet.
We don't have a description for Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera yet.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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 Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopherol (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 Tocopherol