Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil Versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe oils. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil 14 ingredients
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Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningAmber Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientLawsonia Inermis Extract
Antimicrobial
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pearl Powder
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Linoleate, Hexylresorcinol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amino Esters-1, Amber Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pearl Powder, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Squalane
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Physalis Angulata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf 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.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid.
Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients
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