What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Palmitate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Retinol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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