What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicRhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Kaolin
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Stearyl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Shorea Robusta Resin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Kaolin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Silica, Parfum
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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.
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 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 ParfumVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
