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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Herb Oil
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil
Perfuming
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Tocopherol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Herb Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Glyceryl Oleate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Menthol, Citric Acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
Emollient
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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.
Cardiospermum halicacabum extract is more commonly known as Balloon Vine Extract.
Balloon Vine Extract helps soothe skin and is an antioxidant. It also contains many fatty acids, such as palmitic, oleic, and stearic acids. While these fatty acids help soften skin, they may not be fungal-friendly.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Balloon Vine has been used in traditional medicine in many Asian cultures.
Learn more about Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractHelianthus 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 OilSunflower seed oil unsaponifiables comes from the the small part of sunflower seed oil that does not convert into soap during the saponification process.
This ingredient is rich in vitamin E, fatty acids (like linoleic acid), and other lipophilic compounds, making it a great emollient. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated and soft.
Due to its rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol 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
