What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientSpilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Kinetin
Skin ConditioningIndole Acetic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ubiquinone, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Kinetin, Indole Acetic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Water
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPhloretin
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glutathione
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lycopene
Antioxidant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Phloretin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferulic Acid, Glutathione, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Glycerin, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Astaxanthin, Tocotrienols, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Lycopene, Xanthophylls, Beta-Carotene, Superoxide Dismutase
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is from the Kakadu plum. The Kakadu plum is native to northern Australia. The Kakadu plum holds the record for having the highest amount of natural vitamin C.
This ingredient is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals and thus may reduce the signs of aging.
The high vitamin C content of Kakadu plum also helps lighten skin. Vitamin C has been shown to block the process of skin darkening that leads to hyperpigmentation.
Kakadu plums have been used by indigenous cultures as medicine to help treat colds and as an antiseptic.
Learn more about Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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
