What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningDextran
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Zantedeschia Elliottiana Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Water, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Saccharide Isomerate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Retinol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Dextran, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Zantedeschia Elliottiana Flower Extract, Bakuchiol
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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.
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
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