What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Caramel, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Colloidal Gold, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Water, Parfum, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491
Sucrose
HumectantEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientPrunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
EmollientHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingPrunus Cerasus Shell Powder
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantSucrose, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Coumarin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Limonene, Prunus Cerasus Shell Powder, Tocopherol
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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.
Carthamus 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 OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseTocopherol (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.
Learn more about Tocopherol