What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBakuchiol
AntimicrobialCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Phytate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPoloxamer 235
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSodium Ascorbate
AntioxidantEpigallocatechin Gallate
AntioxidantCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingCollagen
MoisturisingSoluble Collagen
HumectantBHT
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
BHA
AntioxidantSoluble Collagen Crosspolymer
EmollientRosin Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin ConditioningSodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Bakuchiol, Caffeine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Collagen Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Poloxamer 235, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Ascorbate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen, Soluble Collagen, BHT, Disodium EDTA, BHA, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer, Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTRetinol 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.
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Learn more about Retinol