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
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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.
Retinol 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
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