This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and 4-Butylresorcinol to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Freesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Methylparaben, 4-Butylresorcinol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Caramel, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Japonica Extract, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Gellan Gum
Agar
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Amber Powder
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
SurfactantCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, C14-22 Alcohols, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vinyldimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Gellan Gum, Agar, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Amber Powder, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium DNA, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Citric Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Parfum
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
