What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Octoxynol-9
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
BHA
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantQuartz
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Retinol, Propylene Glycol, Octoxynol-9, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Soluble Collagen, Titanium Dioxide, BHA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140, Quartz, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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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.
Read about Tretinoin
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