What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76
Skin Conditioning
Nicotiana Benthamiana Sh-Polypeptide-15 Hexapeptide-40
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract
AstringentAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camphanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantDextran
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pinanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
Antioxidant
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cholate
Skin ConditioningSodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Isostearate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Nicotiana Benthamiana Sh-Polypeptide-15 Hexapeptide-40, Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract, Alcohol, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, BHA, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Camphanediol, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, CI 17200, Dextran, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Ergothioneine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Pinanediol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether, Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cholate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Superoxide Dismutase, Triethanolamine, Tromethamine, Zinc Chloride
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
Learn more about Retinol
