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What's inside
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Acrylates Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sucrose
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMorus Alba Extract
AstringentSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Gelatin
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythritol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
PEG-200 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAronia Arbutifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Australasica Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Emu Oil
Skin Conditioning
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningAlbumen Extract
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
CleansingCeteth-4
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningCaviar Oil
Emollient
Juglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoate, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Triethanolamine, Alcohol, Sucrose, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sorbitan Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Squalane, Gelatin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cellulose Gum, Pentaerythritol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, PEG-200 Castor Oil, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Aronia Arbutifolia Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Australasica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Emu Oil, Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Albumen Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Sterols, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Ceteth-4, Cholesterol, Bacillus, Caviar Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Avocadate, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHelianthus 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 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 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 Oil
