What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientIsostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Coenochloris Signiensis Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Trisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Retinol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopherol, Parfum, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Bisabolol, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethanolamine, Lactic Acid, CI 19140, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Sulfite, Trisodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRetinol 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.
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