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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Valjean Labs Morning glow versus The Ordinary "B" Oil .

Published on March 01, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe oils. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Oil American Brand United States
Oil Canadian Brand Canada

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

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Ingredient Info

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Valjean Labs Morning glow 11 ingredients

The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Valjean Labs Morning glow 11 ingredients

The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.

Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.

Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.

Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.

Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.

Argan Trees are native to Morocco.

Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Valjean Labs Morning glow contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? 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".

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Valjean Labs Morning glow contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.

This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

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Valjean Labs Morning glow contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Valjean Labs Morning glow contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Ordinary "B" Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Valjean Labs Morning glow 11 ingredients

The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

45% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
42% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Valjean Labs Morning glow 11 ingredients

The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

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Reviews

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Valjean Labs Morning glow 11 ingredients

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The Ordinary "B" Oil 19 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1)
Jacob's avatar

Jacob

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Love it! Use it every evening and find it to be super hydrating.

elinstrandh's avatar

elinstrandh

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

If you are okay with oils, are on the dry side and don’t like the feeling of squalane - this will change your life. I use it on the occasions when...

If you are okay with oils, are on the dry side and don’t like the feeling of squalane - this will change your life. I use it on the occasions when I want an occlusive, a product that you use last in your routine to help retain moisture in your skin. Has definitely strengthened my skin barrier, doesn’t irritate.

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