What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 77820
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Squalane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Gold, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 77820, CI 77400
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Inulin, Linoleic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Linolenic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
