What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cellulose
Absorbent
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cellulose, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Retinol, BHT, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-7, Ascorbic Acid
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Retinol, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Squalane, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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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
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