What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Villosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Morus Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rubus Villosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Dna, Adenosine, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Raffinose, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Dna, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycosyl Trehalose, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sucrose Distearate, Lecithin, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-51, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Stearate, BHT, Cyanocobalamin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carnosine, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Panax Ginseng Root, Retinol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinRetinol 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 RetinolXanthan 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
