What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Caffeine, Adenosine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris
Cosmetic ColorantVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber, 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.
Tocopherol 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 Tocopherol