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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Monascus Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Germ Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Monascus Extract, Water, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Propanediol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Squalane, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilJojoba 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
