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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Undecane
EmollientParfum
Masking
Tridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Acetyl Cedrene
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Pinene
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Anethole
Masking
Evernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Carvone
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Undecane, Parfum, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexamethylindanopyran, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalyl Acetate, Coumarin, Linalool, Limonene, Acetyl Cedrene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Vanillin, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Pinene, Geraniol, Anethole, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citronellol, Carvone
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 OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
