What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Malus Domestica Fruit Water
EmollientIsoamyl Cocoate
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Cellulose
AbsorbentDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Sativus Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPorphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientJuniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Malus Domestica Fruit Water, Isoamyl Cocoate, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Water, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Bakuchiol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Cellulose, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Fructose, Ceramide NP, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil, Crocus Sativus Callus Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf Cell Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Hydrated Silica, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Diheptyl Succinate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ubiquinone, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Sorbitan Palmitate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Triheptanoin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Sodium Phytate, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Oak Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Bakuchiol, Retinol, Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Ubiquinone, Quercetin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Phospholipids, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caffeine, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Tetrapeptide-21, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Mandelic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolThis 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 GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractUbiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.
The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:
Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.
When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.
Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.
Learn more about UbiquinoneWater. 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
