What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Protein
BufferingHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantCocos Nucifera Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triticum Vulgare Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Linoleic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
This ingredient is also known as Baobab Seed Oil. Like most plant oils, it works by sitting on the skin's surface to slow water loss and keep skin soft.
The fatty acid content of this oil is roughly 25-36% linoleic acid, 20-30% oleic acid, and 25-30% palmitic acid. Plus, it has smaller amounts of stearic and linolenic acid.
Linoleic acid is the most abundant fatty acid naturally found in your epidermis and your skin uses it to build ceramides.
Baobab seed oil also brings some Vitamin E that provides mild antioxidant activity and helps keep the oil itself stable.
An actual human study that ran a 48-hour occlusive patch test found this ingredient caused no significant irritation.
Because this ingredient is full of C16-18 fatty acids that Malassezia feeds on, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Adansonia Digitata Seed OilYou 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 OilCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil comes from a green tea plant native to China. It is closely related to Camellia sinensis. Both plants have very similar properties. This plant also has similar properties to olive oil.
This ingredient is rich in oleic acid. This makes it an effective moisturizer. By creating a thin film on the skin, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil traps moisture within. This helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
The antioxidant and soothing properties of this ingredient come from Vitamin E and polyphenols.
The seed oil comes from the dried kernels of the plant.
Learn more about Camellia Oleifera Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum
