What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHaberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Gellan Gum
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bioflavonoids, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ferulic Acid, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 20, Boron Nitride, Sclerotium Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Gellan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Retinol, Gold, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, BHT, Beta-Carotene, Ceramide NP
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 BHTPolysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Retinol 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
