What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Eglantaria Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Geranium Macrorrhizum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Eglantaria Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Bakuchiol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bacillus Ferment, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Geranium Macrorrhizum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute
Perfuming
Jasminum Sambac Flower
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil, Linoleic Acid, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute, Jasminum Sambac Flower, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Linolenic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, 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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil comes from a green tea plant native to China. It is closely related to Camellia sinensis. Both plants have very similar properties. This plant also has similar properties to olive oil.
This ingredient is rich in oleic acid. This makes it an effective moisturizer. By creating a thin film on the skin, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil traps moisture within. This helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
The antioxidant and soothing properties of this ingredient come from Vitamin E and polyphenols.
The seed oil comes from the dried kernels of the plant.
Learn more about Camellia Oleifera Seed OilThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itās technically not; itās a hydrocarbon, meaning itās only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itās worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol (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 skinās 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
