What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Oligopeptide-24
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Oleate
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Coco-Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oligopeptide-24, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Parfum, Sodium Oleate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Smilax Aristolochiifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Myrtus Communis Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Smilax Aristolochiifolia Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Myrtus Communis Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Curcuma 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 ExtractGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHelianthus 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 OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolTocopherol 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
