Acne Free Retinol Blemish Resurfacing Serum Versus Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1%
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acne Free Retinol Blemish Resurfacing Serum 36 ingredients
Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients
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Acne Free Retinol Blemish Resurfacing Serum 36 ingredients
Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Laureth-23
CleansingTrideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Zinc Gluconate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Bisabolol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, BHT, BHA, Tocopherol
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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
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Acne Free Retinol Blemish Resurfacing Serum 36 ingredients
Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients
