What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Bisabolol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bakuchiol, Retinal, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Orobanche Rapum Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Diutan Gum
Cetearyl Olivate
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Diheptyl Succinate, Gluconolactone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Sodium PCA, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Diutan Gum, Cetearyl Olivate, Retinal, Phospholipids, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Malic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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 TriglycerideRetinal 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
