What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sd Alcohol 40
Astringent
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Antioxidant
Niacinamide Riboside Chloride
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Apocynin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 52015
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sd Alcohol 40, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Glycerin, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Niacinamide Riboside Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Apocynin, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Thioctic Acid, Glutathione, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 52015, Xanthan Gum, Triethanolamine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lecithin, Resveratrol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentPhytonadione Epoxide
AstringentRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Cholecalciferol
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Grandis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax
EmollientMyrica Cerifera Fruit Extract
HumectantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ubiquinone, Thioctic Acid, Punica Granatum Extract, Phytonadione Epoxide, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Retinol, Resveratrol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Grandis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
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 TriglycerideResveratrol is a famous emerging antioxidant. It is a good alternative for sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate retinoids.
This antioxidant is most famous for it's anti-aging benefits. Studies show it combats the signs of aging by:
Besides anti-aging, this ingredient also helps with skin brightening and soothing.
The most effective forms of resveratrol are isobutyrate and butyrate. These have the strongest effect on increasing A1 collagen and reducing inflammation.
A note on it being a retinoid alternative:
Despite it's amazing skin benefits, it is not a replacement for retinoids. However, it is recommended for people with sensitive skin or intolerance to retinoids.
Resveratrol is naturally found in grapes, peanuts, and berries.
Learn more about ResveratrolThioctic Acid is an enzyme and antioxidant. A more common name for this is Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Alpha Lipoic Acid can be naturally found in the mitochondria of every cell.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. The antioxidants in Alpha Lipoic Acid have been shown to fight damage from cigarette smoke.
Studies also show Alpha Lipoic Acid plays a role in wound healing.
Thioctic Acid will break down when exposed to sunlight.
Many foods contain thioctic acid, including tomato, brussel sprouts, spinach, and broccoli.
Learn more about Thioctic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
