This anti-aging serum is formulated around Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Retinol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantArtemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyester-1
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, CI 77891, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Isoamyl Laurate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Beeswax, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Mica, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglycerin-6, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Silica, CI 77288, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid.
It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water.
As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate.
Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited.
Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like:
Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2.
It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and other ingredients all play a role in how something actually behaves on your skin.
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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