What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Acetate Butyrate
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tricaprylin
Masking
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Mica, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Bakuchiol, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Retinol, Astaxanthin, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tricaprylin, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Heptyl Undecylenate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinol, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium PCA, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolRetinol 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 Retinol
