What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Oleoyl Dipeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Nylon-11 100%
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Algae Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentCyclodextrin
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Xylitol
Humectant
Glycogen
HumectantArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingPolyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Nylon-11 100%, Xylitylglucoside, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Magnesium Sulfate, Algae Extract, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Starch, Cyclodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Xylitol, Glycogen, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Glucose, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Phospholipids, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Retinal, Bacillus Ferment, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Citric Acid
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the gold-standard class of anti-aging ingredients.
Retinal has many benefits as other retinoids: improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne.
Studies show retinal may work at a faster rate than retinol due to its structure.
All retinoids have to be converted into retinoic acid before starting to work. Some retinoids take several steps of conversion before binding. Retinal is only one step away, making it more potent.
Like other retinoids, retinal may be irritating. It is best to ease into using this ingredient frequently.
Using the 'ramp up' method, start by using retinol once a week. This gives your skin time to adjust and decrease irritation. Once you feel ready, you can slowly increase the frequency of retinol use.
Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
Learn more about RetinalWater. 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
