What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Larrea Divaricata Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethiconol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Larrea Divaricata Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Limonene, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
