What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPanax Quinquefolius Root Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingIsoamyl Cocoate
Sodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Jojoba Esters, Isoamyl Laurate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Retinol, Lactic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Glucose, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
