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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
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Chloride
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Apium Graveolens Seed Oil
Perfuming
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Apium Graveolens Seed Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Illicium Verum Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cinnamal, Limonene, Eugenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus 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 OilMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed 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 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, it’s 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 “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.
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.
Learn more about SqualaneVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
