What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Citrate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingTannic Acid
AstringentBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningChlorogenic Acids
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
BHA
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Retinol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Phosphate, Tannic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Chlorogenic Acids, Glucose, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, BHT, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, BHA, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTRetinol 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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