Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum Versus CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum 31 ingredients
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum 37 ingredients
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Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum 31 ingredients
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed
Skin Conditioning
Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Flour
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Callus Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lauric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Juice, Glycerin, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Myrtus Communis Extract, Lycium Barbarum Amino Acids, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Laurate, Vitis Vinifera Seed, Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester, Rosa Canina Callus Lysate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Flour, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Callus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-40 Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Retinol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 Ii, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide 1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum 31 ingredients
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum 37 ingredients
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Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum 31 ingredients
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum 37 ingredients
Going back to Cerave's Resurfacing retinol. This bottle seemed less product than that. I don't think it worked as hard as the other retinol serum to prevent breakouts. Renewal had an unattractive yellow color, and a strange texture that takes a long time to sink in. Don't plan to repurchase this.
