What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
Skin ConditioningPhragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic Acid
CleansingElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Retinal, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Phragmites Karka Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Caprylic Acid, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Poria Cocos Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Copper Tripeptide-1, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Hydroxide
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the gold-standard class of anti-aging ingredients.
Retinal has many benefits as other retinoids: improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne.
Studies show retinal may work at a faster rate than retinol due to its structure.
All retinoids have to be converted into retinoic acid before starting to work. Some retinoids take several steps of conversion before binding. Retinal is only one step away, making it more potent.
Like other retinoids, retinal may be irritating. It is best to ease into using this ingredient frequently.
Using the 'ramp up' method, start by using retinol once a week. This gives your skin time to adjust and decrease irritation. Once you feel ready, you can slowly increase the frequency of retinol use.
Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
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