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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Water, Pyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Pantolactone, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateHelianthus 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 OilSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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