What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Triethylhexanoin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Betaine, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Serine, Arginine, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Trehalose, Adenosine, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Succinoglycan, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine Soja Oil, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Retinol, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Retinal, Silica, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, 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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about Retinol
