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Ascorbic Acid
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientDimethyl Sulfone
SolventRetinol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingArginine
MaskingSalicylic Acid
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Dimethyl Sulfone, Retinol, Squalane, Niacinamide, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
CleansingLinolenic Acid
CleansingNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCholecalciferol
Jojoba Esters
EmollientMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhytonadione
Zea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingCalcium Pantothenate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCalcium Chloride
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitan Olivate, Hexylene Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholecalciferol, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Stearate, Phytonadione, Zea Mays Oil, Calcium Pantothenate, Carbomer, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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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.
Carbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.