This anti-aging night moisturizer is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Bakuchiol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.
This salicylic acid foaming cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingSantalum Album Extract
CleansingPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Ursolic Acid
MaskingPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silanetriol
Rhamnose
HumectantLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingMethylpropanediol
SolventUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lauryl Lactate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Dimethicone, Bakuchiol, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Squalane, Ursolic Acid, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethoxydiglycol, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silanetriol, Rhamnose, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Lecithin, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Retinol, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Methylpropanediol, Ubiquinone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, BHT, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate, Sorbitol, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Papain, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Benzoic Acid, Parfum
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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.
Benzoic Acid is an organic acid that shows up in cosmetics as a preservative. It helps keep a product from spoiling by holding back the growth of yeast, mold, and some bacteria.
This ingredient also functions as a fragrance ingredient that helps mask the unpleasant scent of other ingredients.
The way it works is worth understanding; benzoic acid works when the formula is acidic. It is able to sneak into a microbe's cell and mess up how it functions to stop it from growing in an acidic product.
However, the acid switches to an inactive form and stops working if a product isn't acidic enough (above ~5 pH). This is why you'll often see it in low pH products or teamed up with other preservatives to cover the gap.
Safety wise, it's one of the better studied preservatives out there.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
A large international review found this ingredient had no effects on the human body and had low irritation potential.
Just so you know, real world use is usually much lower than the 5% ceiling (usually 1% of less).
The EU caps it at 2.5% in rinse-off products, 1.7% in oral care, and 0.5% in leave-on products.
One thing worth mentioning (it's nothing to worry about): some people get a little stinging or flushing where they apply it. This isn't a true allergy; it's a temporary and harmless reaction. This is the same kind of mild tingle you might notice from sorbic acid.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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
