What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Diheptyl Succinate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Water
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecane
Perfuming
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingCannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAroma
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Tetradecane, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Arnica Montana Flower, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Bakuchiol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Aroma
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. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilThis oil comes from the seed of the prickly pear cactus. Due to its ability to be easily absorbed, it does not leave a greasy feeling behind.
The main parts of this oil are fatty acids - linoleic, oleic, and palmitic. Other than that, the seeds also contains antioxidants such as vitamin E that help soothe the skin.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Opuntia Ficus-Indica 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 the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
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".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itās technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and 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.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
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