What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Dihydroxy Methylchromone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Maltose
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethyl Linolenate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Dimethicone, Retinol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Squalene, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Hydroxyapatite, Sodium PCA, Dihydroxy Methylchromone, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructose, Urea, Maltose, Trehalose, Sodium Lactate, Allantoin, Glucose, Pentylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phenylpropanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Palmitate, Ethyl Stearate, Ethyl Linolenate, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPRetinol 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 Retinol
