What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Phytate
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingAbies Sibirica Oil
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingBenzoic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingTerpineol
MaskingPinene
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingLinalyl Acetate
MaskingBeta-Caryophyllene
MaskingWater, Mandelic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Phytate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Limonene, Terpineol, Pinene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Beta-Caryophyllene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTapioca Starch
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Hydroxide
AbsorbentSodium Bicarbonate
AbrasiveCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tapioca Starch, Ozokerite, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Maltodextrin, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene
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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.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about Niacinamide