What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tretinoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Candelilla Wax Esters
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Lecithin
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Distearyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Squalene
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tretinoin, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Candelilla Wax Esters, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 407, Polyethylene, Distearyl Ether, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Bentonite, Water, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitol, Squalene, Stearyl Alcohol
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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.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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 WaterTretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
All retinoids goes through a conversion line until it can become effective. The final step of conversion is retinoic acid; retinoic acid IS Tretinoin.
This is why tretinoin is so effective; it gets to work immediately on the skin.
Research on tretinoin has found it to be incredibly effective for reducing the signs of aging. It helps improve damage from the sun, even the skin tone, and smooth out wrinkles. It is also an effective acne treatment by reducing and balancing out sebum production in pores.
Tretinoin, like other forms of Vitamin A, increases the turnover cycle of skin cells. This helps the skin create newer and healthier skin cells faster.
It can cause irritation, redness, and dry skin because it is considered a "strong" ingredient. Those with sensitive skin should consult a professional about using tretinoin.
Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
Read about a form of retinoid you can purchase at the store, retinol.
Learn more about Tretinoin
