Ingredients

An inside look at the science, purpose, and benefits behind the actives that power your skincare routine.

Retinoids: Retinyl Propionate vs. Palmitate
Retinoids: Retinyl Propionate vs. Palmitate
In the hierarchy of retinoids, there is a lot of confusion about where each molecule ranks. Two, in particular, often get interchanged: retinyl palmitate (common in non-prescription skincare formulas) and retinyl propionate (the patented vitamin A in Vivant formulas). They...