Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of beauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane versus Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream .
Last updated on December 29, 2023. Published on August 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
beauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane 7 ingredients
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
beauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane 7 ingredients
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream 24 ingredients
Water • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Glycerin • Diheptyl Succinate • Heptyl Undecylenate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate • Propanediol • Vitis Vinifera • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Bakuchiol • Tocopherol • Acmella Oleracea Extract • Butylene Glycol • Retinol • Allantoin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about Retinolbeauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane contains this as ingredient number 4.
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tocopherol (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 Tocopherolbeauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane contains this as ingredient number 8.
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
beauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane 7 ingredients
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream 24 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
beauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane 7 ingredients
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream 24 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
beauty drops Retinol 0.2% in Squalane 7 ingredients
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream 24 ingredients
Qinasofree
Good beginner retinol
Been using it for almost a year, and this one tube is plenty. Just remember the precautions you need to take while wearing...
Good beginner retinol
Been using it for almost a year, and this one tube is plenty. Just remember the precautions you need to take while wearing retinol (wearing sunscreen is a must, no acids or vit c on the day you are wearing it). I noticed my acne scars are fading.
TimWizard
This triggered seborrheic dermatitis all over my face. I never had trouble with this until I used this. Now I have to use dandruff shampoo to treat...
This triggered seborrheic dermatitis all over my face. I never had trouble with this until I used this. Now I have to use dandruff shampoo to treat the problem. :,(
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