What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Retinol, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, BHA, Xanthan Gum, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Retinol 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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