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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRetinol
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Retinol, Ubiquinone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAlpha-Arbutin
AntioxidantAngelica Keiskei Extract
AntioxidantCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantDefatted Rice Bran Extract
AntioxidantArbutin
AntioxidantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDefatted Rice Bran
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran
AbrasiveHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
AntioxidantHoney Extract
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Adenosine, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Defatted Rice Bran Extract, Arbutin, Zinc Stearate, Defatted Rice Bran, Oryza Sativa Bran, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Honey Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol