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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Monascus Extract
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Monascus Extract, Tribehenin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, CI 45380, CI 15850, CI 77491, Limonene
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantBixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Vanillin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 42090, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Tocopherol
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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.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
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 OilWe don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer yet.
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 OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
