What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tricaprylin
Masking
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDisodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tricaprylin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Bakuchiol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinol, Retinal, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Allantoin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, 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.
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.
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