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 ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ursolic Acid
MaskingRetinal 0.05%
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Magnolol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCyclodextrin
AbsorbentArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlucose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ursolic Acid, Retinal 0.05%, Glutathione, Bakuchiol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Phospholipids, Superoxide Dismutase, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Honokiol, Magnolol, Tocopherol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glucose, Citric Acid, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 BakuchiolBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololRetinal 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 RetinalTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
