What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Natsudaidai Peel Extract
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-5 Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Natsudaidai Peel Extract, Water, Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
Citrus Junos Fruit Water 54%
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil 10%
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citrus Junos Fruit Water 54%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil 10%, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil 1%, Glycine Soja Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus 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 OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
