Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 Versus The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane

This long ingredient is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers.

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

We don't have a description for Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer.

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

We don't have a description for Eclipta Prostrata Extract.

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

We don't have a description for Cyclodextrin.

This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the edible carrot. The oil is created by steaming and distilling the seeds of the plant.

We don't have a description for Sodium Polyaspartate.

Climbazole is a preservative.

Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the gold-standard class of anti-aging ingredients.

Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract is a fragrance.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract comes from the honeysuckle flower.

This Honeysuckle flower extract comes from the Italian honeysuckle. It is an antioxidant, antimicrobial, and fragrance.

Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.

We don't have a description for Decylene Glycol.

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.