What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Collagen
Moisturising
Trehalose
Humectant
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arbutin, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Collagen, Trehalose, Avena Sativa Bran, Beta-Glucan, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Ceramide 1, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Phytol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Phytol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Linoleate, Ubiquinone, Bisabolol, Squalane, Dimethyl Isosorbide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Retinol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Retinal, BHT, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Sorbitan Laurate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aroma, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tridecane, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Undecane
Alternatives
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
Learn more about RetinolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
