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Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil This hydrating oil is formulated around Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil to hydrate skin. This calming oil is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil

This hydrating oil is formulated around Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil to hydrate skin.

This calming oil is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Colloidal Oatmeal to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.

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Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil 100%

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Colloidal Oatmeal

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Persea Gratissima Oil

Butyrospermum Parkii Oil

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Ribes Nigrum Seed Extract

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Glycerin

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ricinoleth-40

Butylene Glycol

Water

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Phenoxyethanol

EDTA

Citric Acid

Limonene

Linalool

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinoleth-40, Butylene Glycol, Water, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool

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  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
  4. 04Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
  5. 05In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
  6. 06While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
  7. 07Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
  8. 08This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
  9. 09This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures…
  10. 10Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
  11. 11Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
  12. 12Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
  13. 13Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
  14. 14What it does:
  15. 15Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
  16. 16Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
  17. 17Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
  18. 18This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
  19. 19Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
  20. 20Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
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