What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientParfum
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Laurate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyurethane-79
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isododecane, Parfum, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Laurate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyurethane-79, Squalane, Tocopherol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Coumarin, Citral
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Gamma-Decalactone
Perfuming
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberGamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Delta-Decalactone
Masking
Delta-Dodecalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Dodecalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Gamma-Decalactone, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Gamma-Nonalactone, Delta-Decalactone, Delta-Dodecalactone, Gamma-Dodecalactone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideCarthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneSqualane 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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