Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Urban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil .
Published on July 27, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe oils. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Urban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Urban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Urban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil 14 ingredients
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cyclotetrasiloxane • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Retinyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Persea Gratissima Oil • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Rosa Moschata Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Squalane • C13-15 Alkane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Physalis Angulata Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Limonene • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideUrban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.
Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractUrban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilUrban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractUrban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractUrban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolUrban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Urban Skin Hydranutrient Radiance Restore Oil 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil 14 ingredients
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