What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Human Embryonic Stem Cell Conditioned Media
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Collagen
Moisturising
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Allantoin, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Parfum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Human Embryonic Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, BHT, BHA, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen, Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Oligopeptide-32, Oligopeptide-29, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Squalane
Emollient
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Straw Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineRetinol 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 RetinolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
