This anti-aging night moisturizer is formulated around Ubiquinone and Retinyl Palmitate to soften the look of wrinkles.
This acne serum is formulated around Retinol and Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Cocoate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientUbiquinone
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Ubiquinone, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA
Herbal Infusion
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantDimethyl Sulfone
SolventCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingRetinol
Skin ConditioningSulfated Olive Oil
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHerbal Infusion, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Niacinamide, Retinol, Sulfated Olive Oil, Salicylic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about Carbomer