What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Peucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientBHA
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientWater, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Trehalose, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Dimethicone, C15-19 Alkane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Acer Saccharum Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Sucrose Stearate, BHA, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ng, Glycosphingolipids
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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 BHTCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
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
Learn more about Retinol
