Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

4 / 0

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

2 / 2

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Antioxidant, Astringent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Skin Conditioning

Astringent, Masking

Buffering, Masking

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 14 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Cocos Nucifera Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.

Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.

Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.

This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.

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.

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Cetyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Its main roles are:

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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.

The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.

Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

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Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Cucurbita Pepo Seed oil comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.

Pumpkin seed oil is rich in vitamin E and plenty of fatty acids such as linoleic acids. Pumpkin seeds also have zinc and cartenoids.

Linoleic acid helps moisturize your skin as an emollient. Emollients act as a thin film to prevent moisture from escaping.

Cartenoids are an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against external damage. They also give pumpkins their classic orange color.

Fun fact: Pumpkins were first domesticated in Southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago.

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Phellinus Baumii Extract

What it does: Antioxidant, Astringent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Phellinus Baumii Extract is an antioxidant.

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract.

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By stabilizing them, antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help with stomach issues.

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Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract.

Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract.

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

What it does: Astringent, Masking

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract can help to reduce large pores.

Acetic Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Acetic Acid is created during the process of fermenting ethanol. It is used to help adjust the pH of cosmetics.

The pH of your skin is important to maintaining a healthy barrier. This barrier keeps your skin hydrated and protects your skin from external factors such as bacteria.

Magnesium Chloride

What it does:

Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Guar gum is made from the guar bean, a plant native to India. It is considered a form of polysaccharide and naturally contains sugar.

This ingredient is often used to thicken a product or create a gel-like consistency.

It also has emulsion properties to help keep ingredients together.

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Lathyrus Odoratus Flower Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning