Updated on August 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Babor Retinol Concentrate 14 ingredients
Omorovicza Midnight Renewal 60 ingredients
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Babor Retinol Concentrate 14 ingredients
Omorovicza Midnight Renewal 60 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingWater, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantCitrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantXylitol
HumectantAmorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantCeteareth-25
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetic Acid
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xylitylglucoside, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cyclodextrin, Bakuchiol, Anhydroxylitol, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Polyglutamate, Xylitol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Phospholipids, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Glucose, Ceteareth-25, Pentylene Glycol, Retinal, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Plankton Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Sodium Chloride, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Acetic Acid, Tocopherol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Lactobacillus, Lactic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Linalool, Sorbitol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterTocopherol (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 TocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
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