What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Retinol, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Secale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Viola Odorata Flower Extract
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Tora Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycerin, Lecithin, Pantothenic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Cetyl Alcohol, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Phosphate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata Flower Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract, Cassia Tora Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lactate, Stearic Acid, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 RetinolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
