What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Copper Gluconate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Limonene, Decyl Glucoside, Phenethyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Water, Propanediol, Parfum, Tocopherol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Citric Acid, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Reviews
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 OilWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
