What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aroma
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Rosinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aroma, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG-8 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Petrolatum, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-8 Beeswax, Squalane, Silica, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Retinyl Palmitate, BHT, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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 a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHelianthus 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 OilSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
