What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Pisum Sativum Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Retinal, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
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