Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) versus Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 .
Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on November 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and retinoid
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) 34 ingredients
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) 34 ingredients
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) 34 ingredients
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 47 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Glycine Soja Oil • Lauroyl Lysine • Peg-8 • Phenoxyethanol • Squalane • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Polysorbate 60 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 • Chlorphenesin • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Lactic Acid • Retinol • Olive Glycerides • Sorbitan Isostearate • Ceramide NP • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Phenylpropanol • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Callus Culture Extract
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Isododecane • Cetearyl Olivate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • Sorbitan Olivate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Titanium Dioxide • Squalane • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Cyclodextrin • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Alumina • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Sodium Polyaspartate • Climbazole • Retinal • Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Pentylene Glycol • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Decylene Glycol • BHA • 1,2-Hexanediol • Coumarin
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBeauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinBeauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 3.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 8.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 12.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBeauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 15.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABeauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 23.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateBeauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 27.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBeauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) contains this as ingredient number 29.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Beauty Pie Youthbomb™ Double-Retinol™ Action Skin Overhaul™ Serum (5% Retinol Complex) 34 ingredients
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 47 ingredients
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