What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethyl Mea
BufferingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Copper PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Malic Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethyl Mea, Resveratrol, Copper PCA, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Malic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycolic Acid, Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Resveratrol, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinResveratrol is a well-studied polyphenol antioxidant that has gained attention in skincare for its protective and calming effects on the skin. It’s often considered a gentler option for people who can’t tolerate retinoids.
This antioxidant is best known for its anti-aging benefits. Research suggests resveratrol helps combat visible signs of aging by:
Beyond anti-aging, resveratrol is also valued for its skin-brightening and soothing properties.
Some forms of resveratrol appear to be more effective than others. Resveratrol isobutyrate and resveratrol butyrate are often cited as more stable derivatives.
Research also suggests these two forms have stronger effects on Type I collagen stimulation and inflammation reduction compared to basic resveratrol.
Resveratrol is naturally unstable and can degrade when exposed to light and oxygen. Well-designed products often use stabilized derivatives, airless or opaque packaging, and supporting antioxidants to help maintain effectiveness on skin.
A note on resveratrol as a retinoid alternative:
While resveratrol offers antioxidant protection, inflammation control, and some collagen-supporting benefits, it does not replace retinoids in terms of cell turnover or acne treatment.
However, it can be a useful option for people with retinoid sensitivity or intolerance, or for those looking to support skin health without irritation.
Fun fact: Resveratrol is naturally found in grapes, peanuts, and berries, which is why it’s frequently associated with wine and grape-derived skincare ingredients.
Learn more about ResveratrolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
