What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aroma
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTocopherol, Aroma, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Decyl Cocoate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol
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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.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis 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 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 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
