Plantheque The Flower Power Face Oil Versus Laura Mercier Nourishing Rose Oil
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both oils. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Plantheque The Flower Power Face Oil 16 ingredients
Laura Mercier Nourishing Rose Oil 42 ingredients
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Plantheque The Flower Power Face Oil 16 ingredients
Laura Mercier Nourishing Rose Oil 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSqualane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bacillus Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sea Water
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventBHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopherol, Sea Water, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, BHT, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Due to its structure, meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils. This makeup helps prevent it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Meadowfoam is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilRosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
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