What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-59
Skin Conditioning
Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract
Perfuming
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-5 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Retinol, Pentapeptide-59, Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-5 Ricinoleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Retinol, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, BHA, Xanthan Gum, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRetinol 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 RetinolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
