What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rutin
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethyl Linoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Bakuchiol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rutin, Carbomer, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Polyacrylate-13
Methylpropanediol
SolventCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Petroselinum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Carnosine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Polyquaternium-51, Adenosine, Resveratrol, Raffinose, Cholesterol, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Riboflavin, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Caffeine, Trehalose, Fructose, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Lysine, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Glycolipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Glutathione, Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Dipeptide-4, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menadione, Biotin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Polyacrylate-13, Methylpropanediol, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Polysorbate 60, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Medicago Sativa Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Citric Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Oligopeptide-6, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Tripeptide-3, Thiamine Hcl, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Petroselinum Sativum Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Hexapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Pentapeptide-3, Potassium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hexapeptide-9, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
