What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolylactic Acid
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningBoron Nitride
AbsorbentRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aroma
Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polylactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Boron Nitride, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Aroma
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polysilicone-11
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Urea
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethyl Dimonium Chloride
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclotetrasiloxane, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Chloride, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tribehenin, Cetyl Esters, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Ceramide Ng, Phospholipids, Trehalose, Glycine Soja Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine, Lysine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ascorbyl Palmitate, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Retinyl Palmitate, Proline, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethyl Dimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Superoxide Dismutase, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Glycosphingolipids, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, 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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneRetinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateTocopheryl 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
