The Ordinary "B" Oil Versus The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary "B" Oil versus The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil .

Published on December 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe oils. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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The Ordinary "B" Oil

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil

Oil Canadian Brand Canada

Oil American Brand United States

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil 23 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil 23 ingredients

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Bisabolol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Isochrysis Galbana Extract • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Seed Oil • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane 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".

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The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, 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 bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

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The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

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.

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The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

What it does: Humectant

Community Rating: Mixed

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".

Marula seed oil is a non-fragrant oil. It is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and more. These fatty acids help hydrate the skin.

Other components of marula seed oil include vitamin E and antioxidants such as flavonoids.

Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging. This is because they help fight free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.

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The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil 23 ingredients

32% are loved or liked

37% have mixed ratings

11% are disliked or very disliked

21% have no rating yet

17% are loved or liked

30% have mixed ratings

30% are disliked or very disliked

22% have no rating yet

Usage

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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

The Outset Ultralight Moisture - Boosting Oil 23 ingredients

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Reviews

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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 2 ratings

Great Value (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1)

Jacob

6 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

Love it! Use it every evening and find it to be super hydrating.

elinstrandh

4 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

If you are okay with oils, are on the dry side and don’t like the feeling of squalane - this will change your life. I use it on the occasions when...

If you are okay with oils, are on the dry side and don’t like the feeling of squalane - this will change your life. I use it on the occasions when I want an occlusive, a product that you use last in your routine to help retain moisture in your skin. Has definitely strengthened my skin barrier, doesn’t irritate.