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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycine Soja Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 85
EmulsifyingSorbitan Trioleate
EmulsifyingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingWater
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 85, Sorbitan Trioleate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Parfum, Linalool, Tocopherol, Limonene, Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citric Acid
Glycine Soja Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 85
EmulsifyingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingSorbitan Trioleate
EmulsifyingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingGlycine Soja Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Polysorbate 85, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sorbitan Trioleate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycine Soja Oil is a plant-derived oil from soybean seeds. Like other oils, it is rich in essential fatty acids (mostly linoleic and oleic) that support skin hydration and barrier function.
The fatty acids are able to integrate into the lipid matrix of the stratum corneum to help soften skin and reduce water loss.
On top of that, soybean oil is rich in vitamins like vitamin E, a potent antioxidant.
Research on soybean's active components also point to anti-inflammatory, collagen-stimulating, antioxidant activity, and protection against UV-induced oxidative damage.
Most of this research applies to the broader soybean plant and not just the oil fraction alone.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to the oleic acid content.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolysorbate 85 isn't fungal acne safe.
This ingredient is also known as sweet almond oil. It is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond tree.
Sweet almond oil is rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids such as oleic acid (55-86%) and linolenic acid (7-35%).
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates skin by forming a thin barrier that locks in moisture.
Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the available safety data and concluded it is safe for topical use.
Because of the oleic acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSesamum Indicum Seed Oil is the cold-pressed oil from sesame seeds.
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent made up of roughly 82-85% unsaturated fatty acids, mostly linoleic (~41%) and oleic acid (~39%).
This pairing gives it barrier-supporting and moisturizing properties. Linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid, can be incorporated into complex skin lipids. Topical application has shown barrier repair, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing effects in cell and animal studies.
Beyond fatty acids, sesame oil brings something more distinctive to the table:
It contains natural antioxidants sesamol, sesamolin, and gamma-tocopherol. These also give the oil notably high oxidative stability.
One of the oil's key lignans, sesamin, has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity in preclinical models.
A 2023 clinical study found that a single application of sesame seed oil to the forearms of 35 healthy women improved stratum corneum hydration (though it didn't outperform raspberry seed oil).
The comedogenic rating of 1-3 depends on the type of sesame oil; unrefined carries a rating of 3 while refined sesame oil drops to a 1.
This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne as it contains fatty acids that can feed Malassezia.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilSorbitan Trioleate isn't fungal acne safe.