What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMyrtus Communis Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Astaxanthin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Myrtus Communis Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Pinene
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Octanoate
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialTerpinolene
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Camphor
Masking
Alpha-Terpinene
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Squalane, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citral, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Pinene, Limonene, Terpineol, Linalool, Benzyl Octanoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Terpinolene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Camphor, Alpha-Terpinene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilThis ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilThis ingredient is also known as Avocado oil. It's the cold-pressed oil from the flesh of the avocado fruit packed with fatty acids (mostly oleic acid).
The rich fatty acid profile allows it to function as a skin conditioning agent and emollient; it helps soften and smooth skin while reducing water loss.
Preclinical research has found that topical avocado oil increased collagen synthesis and reduced inflammation during wound healing, giving it some skin-repairing credibility.
The unsaponifiable fraction of the oil is also interesting: studies on avocado unsaponifiables showed that it helped skin produce more collagen and other structural compounds that support healing.
The CIR Expert Panel has found this ingredient to be non-irritating in formulations.
It's a great ingredient for dry or compromised skin. Just know it may not be fungal acne safe. This is because the oleic acid content falls within the range that Malassezia can use as a food source.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilPunica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.
Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and bioactive lipids such as phytosterols, phospholipids, and triterpenes. Punicic acid helps soothe inflammation.
As an emollient, pomegranate oil creates a thin film on the skin. This film helps prevent moisture loss, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Punica Granatum Seed OilRubus Idaeus Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the raspberry fruit. Raspberries are native to northern Europe and Asia.
Raspberry seed oil is an emollient with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in fatty acids, tocopherols, flavonoids, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
As an emollient, raspberry seed oil helps hydrate your skin. Emollients prevent moisture from evaporating by creating a film on top.
Learn more about Rubus Idaeus Seed OilThis ingredient is also known as Chia Seed Oil. It is rich in fatty acids, especially linolenic acid and linoleic acid.
Research shows topical application of chia seed oil improves skin hydration and barrier function. In vitro studies show the chia seed oil especially rich in linolenic acid can increase the skin's natural ability to hydrate and even boost natural hyaluronic acid.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Salvia Hispanica Seed OilSesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol 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
