La Mer The Renewal Oil Versus Summer Fridays Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil

La Mer The Renewal Oil Versus Summer Fridays Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil

This hydrating oil is formulated around Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to hydrate skin.

This hydrating oil is formulated around Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Rosa Canina Seed Oil to hydrate skin and calm redness.

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Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Dimethicone

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Water

Trisiloxane

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Polydecene

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Butylene Glycol

Propanediol

Glycerin

Algae Extract

Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Medicago Sativa Seed Powder

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal

Sodium Gluconate

Copper Gluconate

Calcium Gluconate

Magnesium Gluconate

Zinc Gluconate

Tocopheryl Succinate

Niacin

Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Hydrolyzed Algin

Sea Salt

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Faex Extract

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract

Molasses Extract

Sucrose

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl Glucosamine

Caffeine

Tocopheryl Acetate

Phenyl Trimethicone

Sodium Chloride

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Alcohol Denat.

Parfum

Hexyl Cinnamal

Linalool

Amyl Cinnamal

Geraniol

Limonene

Citral

Benzyl Benzoate

Coumarin

Citronellol

BHT

Phenoxyethanol

CI 19140

CI 15985

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Trisiloxane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Algae Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Salt, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Faex Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Molasses Extract, Sucrose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Citronellol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15985

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Rosa Canina Seed Oil

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Squalane

Tocopherol

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil

Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.

It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.

The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.

The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.

Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.

One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).

This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.

On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. It is a skin conditioning agent and emollient that sits on top of skin to soften and hydrate it.

Over 98% of the oil is made up of long-chain fatty acids, mostly aachidic acid (61%), docosenoic acid (~16%), and docosadienoic acid (~18%).

This combination is not really found in any other plant oil and is the reason this is one of the most stable botanical oils available.

Some studies show it to be more stable than jojoba oil, helps a product resist going rancid, and can help extend the shelf life of a formula.

It also naturally contains vitamin E and phytosterols that give it a mild antioxidant benefit.

This ingredient is typically used from around 1% to fairly high levels since it's gentle; it's well-tolerated and low on the irritation scale.

This ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.

The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.

Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.

Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.

It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).

Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.

Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.

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