What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalane
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Sunflowerseedate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Lecithin, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ethyl Ferulate, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Bakuchiol, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinol, Retinyl Sunflowerseedate, Xanthan Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Malic Acid
Buffering
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Aspergillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, C13-15 Alkane, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Malic Acid, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol
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Ingredients Explained
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Helianthus 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.Â
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 PropanediolTocopherol 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
