What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingChitosan
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Phytate
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate, Squalane, Arginine, Carbomer, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Retinol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Chitosan, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Tocopherol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vinyldimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Pullulan, Oligopeptide-2, Collagen
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Retinol, Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Caffeine
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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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil comes from the chamomile flower (like the tea you drink).
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Chamomile oil can help soothe and hydrate your skin.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower OilCollagen is a big structural protein that your body uses to keep skin firm and bouncy. Despite the marketing, topically applied collagen doesn't "refill" the collagen in your skin.
The molecule is too big to pass through your skin barrier so intact Collagen physically can't get past the surface.
What it actually does in your skincare is work as a humectant and film-former: it binds water, lays down a light moisturizing film, and reduces water loss from the surface. This helps make skin feel smoother and temporarily plumper.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics with clinical studies showing no irritation, sensitization, or phototoxicity. It's typically used at low concentrations (often a fraction of a percent up to a few percent).
Collagen will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
Learn more about hydrolyzed collagen or soluble collagen.
Learn more about CollagenHelianthus 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.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about Retinol
