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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool
Canola Oil
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCanola Oil, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Propolis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is rich in oleic acid. This makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe the skin by forming a barrier. This barrier traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydated.
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 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 OilTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about Triethylhexanoin
