What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Vp/Va Copolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Pentapeptide-26
Skin Conditioning
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningTuber Aestivum Extract
Skin ProtectingOrchis Mascula Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Bakuchiol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Capryloyl Pentapeptide-26, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Glycine Soja Extract, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Orchis Mascula Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Ethyl Linoleate, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
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