What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Triolein, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinyl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Hexylresorcinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Squalane, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Undecane, Tridecane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Water, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Palmitate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Retinol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Retinol 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 RetinolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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