What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Herbal Infusion
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sulfated Olive Oil
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHerbal Infusion, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Niacinamide, Retinol, Sulfated Olive Oil, Salicylic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium PCA, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that has earned its skincare reputation through chemistry.
It's dominated by fatty acids like linoleic acid (~35-55%), alpha-linolenic acid (~17-27%), and oleic acid (~14-22%). This is the exact profile that supports skin barrier, locks in hydration, and calms inflammation.
A 2024 review found evidence for the Rosa canina species supports its use for scarring, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and atopic dermatitis; this was mostly credited to its vitamin C content and fatty acid composition as the primary active mechanisms.
You might see this ingredient marketed as a "natural retinol". Some rosehip seed oils contains traces of all-trans-retinoic acid but these trace amounts are far below biologically active levels.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has deemed this ingredient safe and it's well-tolerated.
Fungal acne: The fatty acids of this oil fall into the C11-24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
