What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientAlgae Extract
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingCholesterol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octadecene
SolventYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Stearyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Algae Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Retinol, Lactis Proteinum, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Caffeine, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Cholesterol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Behenyl Alcohol, Octadecene, Yeast Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Bisulfite, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinol, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolTocopherol (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 Tocopherol
