What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Bentonite
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Daucus Carota Sativa Root
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSaponins
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Oil
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rye Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pullulan
Zein
Skin ConditioningIndole Acetic Acid
Skin ConditioningPectin
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Decyl Cocoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bentonite, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Bakuchiol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Soja Oil, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Daucus Carota Sativa Root, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Saponins, Sucrose, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Oil, Beta-Carotene, Hydrolyzed Rye Phytoplacenta Extract, Tocopherol, Pullulan, Zein, Indole Acetic Acid, Pectin, Citric Acid
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilRetinol 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 RetinolTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
