Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil Detailed comparison of Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil. This barrier-repair oil is formulated around Squalane and Rosa Canina Fruit Oil to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This hydrating oil is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Laminaria Digitata Extract to hydrate skin. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Dicaprylyl Carbonate Squalane Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Oenothera Biennis Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil Tocopherol Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Linalool Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Citronellol Geraniol Lavandula Hybrida Oil Cucumis Sativus Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Limonene Citral Sclareolide Rosa Damascena Flower Oil Jasminum Officinale Extract Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Coco-Caprylate Isoamyl Cocoate Papaver Orientale Seed Oil Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Laminaria Digitata Extract Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Parfum Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract Menthol Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil Coco-Caprylate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Papaver Orientale Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Geraniol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citronellol, Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Citral Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/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. Though 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. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While 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. Fractionated 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. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This 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 at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Citral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically. Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit. You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen. Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant. The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like". Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air. Citronellol is a modif