What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tripelargonin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Citric Acid
Buffering
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tripelargonin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Ceramide NP, Retinol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced, Ubiquinone, Trehalose, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Hydroxystearic Acid, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Citric Acid, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Citrate
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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Retinol 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
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