What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Extract
HumectantCamellia Reticulata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexapeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinyl Retinoate, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Propionate, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Resveratrol, Bifida Ferment Extract, Camellia Reticulata Seed Oil, Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oligopeptide-1, Carnosine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, BHT
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Betaine, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateTocopheryl 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 Acetate
