The Ordinary "B" Oil Versus True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil
Updated on March 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe oils. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Isochrysis Galbana Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
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
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPinus Densiflora Extract
Antioxidant
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Tocopherol, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Pinus Densiflora Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, 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 OilBorago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilSclerocarya 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.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea 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 it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t 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. It’s 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 skin’s 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.
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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients
True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil 41 ingredients
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