What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingDecapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Oleate
CleansingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingInulin
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentGlucose
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Decapeptide-4, Sodium Oleate, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Inulin, Cellulose, Glucose, Fructose, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Undecane, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Fructan
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, 2,3-Butanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Cyclomethicone, Fructan, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTARetinol 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 RetinolWater. 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
