What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bacopa Monnieri Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Essential Oils
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Bacopa Monnieri Leaf Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Bark Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Essential Oils, Tocopherol
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Menthol
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Cholecalciferol
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Nicotinate, Biotin, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Apium Graveolens Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Silica, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arctium Lappa Root Extract is from the burdock plant. It is a botanical extract with skin conditioning and soothing properties.
Burdock root contains polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. This can help explain why it's used to calm irritated or red skin.
Evidence in humans is limited to the non-root parts of this plant; topical arctium fruit extract showed improvements in dermal extracellular matrix metabolism and visible wrinkles.
Learn more about Arctium Lappa Root ExtractThis botanical extract is also known as horsetail extract. It mainly acts as an emollient, skin soother, and astringent.
A study from 2023 found compounds in Equisetum Arvense showed significant anti-inflammatory effects in irritated keratinocytes (the main cell in your outermost layer of skin).
Another study using a cream with horsetail and soybean extract found 80% of participants showed at least a 26% improvement in forehead wrinkles after 8 weeks.
Animal research has shown topical Equisetum Arvense stimulated skin and tissue growth in mice.
The research so far is encouraging, but still in its early days. But it's a lovely supporting ingredient and can be a welcome addition to any routine.
Learn more about Equisetum Arvense ExtractThis essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.
Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.
At higher doses or for those with sensitive skin, methol-type cooling can quickly turn into burning/irritation. It can also trigger irritant dermatitis or even allergic contact dermatitis. In a large patch-test dataset, peppermint oil had a low but positive rate for this.
In cosmetics, Cosmetic Safety Reviews (CIR) concludes that peppermint oil is safe to use when formulated to be non-sensitizing with some restrictions; for instance, pulegone, a naturally occurring component of peppermint oil, should not exceed 1%.
Since peppermint oil contains fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool, and menthol, it can be sensitizing for those with rosacea, eczema, a broken skin barrier, or just sensitive skin in general.
In Japan, this ingredient is known as Hakka Yu.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilThis 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 OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis 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 contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilThis ingredient is more commonly known as nettle extract. It has soothing, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
The antimicrobial properties of nettle come from its gallic acid content.
