A face oil built around Vitamin E and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face oil built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 78.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C9-12 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Retinyl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinyl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (in both products)
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C9-12 Alkane (in both products)
Emollient
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Retinyl Linoleate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antistatic
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (in both products)
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C9-12 Alkane (in both products)
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Retinyl Linoleate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →C9-12 Alkane
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
C9-12 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 9 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C9-12 Alkane →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate →Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Retinyl Linoleate →Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is the extract of the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran Extract →Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
Learn more about Hexylresorcinol →Helianthus Annuus Extract
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract is an extract of the seeds and flowers of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Extract →