Dupes for Artistry Essentials Moisture Plus

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1. ↑ Borago Officinalis Seed Oil. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing ingredient.

2. ↑ chia seed ( Salvia Hispanica Seed ) a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, especially alpha-linolenic acid. A good source of antioxidants.

3. ↑ kukui nut oil ( Kukui Nut ) anti-inflammatory, pain-reducing, & wound healing benefits

4. ↑ Rice Bran. A non-greasy oil rich in fatty acids & phytic/ferulic acids; contains oryzanol, a potent antioxidant & said to be soothing to irritated skin

5. ↑ sesame seed oil ( Sesamum Indicum ) high in linoleic acid; moisturizing & light (relatively speaking); pore clogging potential: 2/5

6. ↑ sunflower oil ( Sunflower Seed Oil ) Occlusive, emollient skin-friendly oil; can improve skin healing, due to linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. Moisturizing, especially for dry skin & reduces inflammation & repairs skin’s barrier. Combined with PEG- esters it’s an emulsifier.

7. ↑ macadamia nut ( Macadamia Ternifolia ) emollient oil similar in structure to sebum, said to be great for oily/mature/dry skins; the shell powder is used in abrasive scrubs

8. ↑ Coming soon! ( Corn Oil ) Coming soon!

9. ↑ Squalane. light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people

10. ↑ Shea Butter. emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness

11. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopheryl ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

12. ↑ Vitamin C ( Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate ) an antioxidant proven to give you photoprotection by preventing oxidation & inflammation; boosts collagen production; can lighten hyperpigmentation if the concentration is high enough; also used as pH adjuster/buffering agent; fragrance ingredient

13. ↑ Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

14. ↑ Olea Europaea Fruit Oil ( Olive Oil ) occlusive oil; rich & heavy; used as a solvent & emollient

15. ↑ Fragrance. Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin’s acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.

16. ↑ preservatives ( Bht ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

17. ↑ retinol ( Retinyl Palmitate ) Proven antioxidant anti-wrinkle treatment; induces collagen synthesis, increases skin elasticity, smoother skin & skin lightening effects; treats hyperpigmentation

18. ↑ tamanu oil ( Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil ) skin conditioning emollient oil; antioxidant wound-healing properties. Said to be antibacterial & anti-inflammatory.