What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Kelp Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Bisabolol
Masking
Retinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Melatonin
Antioxidant
Xanthohumol
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Tricaprylin
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningXanthophylls
Skin ConditioningLycopene
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Squalane, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Kelp Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Bisabolol, Retinyl Acetate, Melatonin, Xanthohumol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Retinyl Retinoate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Tricaprylin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Gluconate, Sucrose Laurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Astaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, Xanthophylls, Lycopene, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Thioctic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cera Alba
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Algae Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Water, Tocopherol, Cera Alba, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Oryza Sativa Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinol, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Lonicera Japonica Callus Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinRetinol 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 RetinolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
