What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Aroma
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylamide, Allantoin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aroma, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Dimethiconol, Laureth-7, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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 TriglycerideRetinol 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
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