What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Yeast
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Eel Extract
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cinchona Calisaya Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSucrose
Humectant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Rice Ferment Filtrate, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Yeast, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Betaine, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Polyglutamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Malt Extract, Retinol, Panthenol, Eel Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cinchona Calisaya Bark Extract, Zea Mays Leaf Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Sucrose, Thiamine Hcl, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAnethum Graveolens Herb Extract
Perfuming
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Tocopherol, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Anethum Graveolens Herb Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Retinol, Phospholipids, Xanthan Gum, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Phytate, Salicylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinRetinol 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 RetinolSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
