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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCoconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Malt Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Ethyl Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Polyquaternium-51, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Malt Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
PPG-30-Buteth-30
Skin Conditioning1,10-Decanediol
Solvent10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSebacic Acid
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sucrose
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PPG-30-Buteth-30, 1,10-Decanediol, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glucose, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sebacic Acid, Sorbitol, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Water, Malic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCoconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
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 OilMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenThis 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 OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Jojoba 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 Oil
