What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Isohexadecane
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glucosamine Hcl
Algae Extract
Emollient
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Glucosamine Hcl, Algae Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Urea, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Beta-Carotene, Glycine Soja Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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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