Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil Versus artnaturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil Versus artnaturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This hydrating oil is formulated around Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to hydrate skin and calm redness.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Isopropyl Myristate

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Caprylyl Methicone

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Tocopheryl Acetate

Retinol

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Centella Asiatica Extract

Rosa Canina Seed Extract

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Dimethicone

Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate

Parfum

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

BHT

Benzyl Benzoate

Citronellol

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Geraniol

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Hexyl Cinnamal

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Water

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Glycerin

Phenethyl Alcohol

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Xanthan Gum

Citrus Limon Fruit Oil

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Glycine Soja Protein

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Superoxide Dismutase

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Superoxide Dismutase, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.

Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.

It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.

One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.

Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.

Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.

The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.

Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.

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