A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A Versus BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Pro-Retinol Multi-Correct Cream
Updated on March 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A 3 ingredients
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Pro-Retinol Multi-Correct Cream 48 ingredients
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A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A 3 ingredients
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Pro-Retinol Multi-Correct Cream 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventCetyl Esters
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientLecithin
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Pullulan
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Cetyl Esters, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Sclerotium Gum, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Pullulan, Adenosine, Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateIngredient Ratings
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A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A 3 ingredients
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Pro-Retinol Multi-Correct Cream 48 ingredients
Reviews
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A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A 3 ingredients
Hated this. Super greasy.
I have been using this for 2 months now and I notice a huge improvement in my skin. Pores, acne, comedones and fine lines. I notice scars heal faster.
The only issue I have with it is the itching it gives if not followed up by a good moisturizer. Otherwise its an amazing product.
