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CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum - USA Versus AcneVit acnatac

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Updated on May 19, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or oils

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients

AcneVit acnatac 12 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

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CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients

AcneVit acnatac 12 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Resurfacing Retinol Serum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

Masking, Buffering

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water

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When to use

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients

AcneVit acnatac 12 ingredients

2,388 Routines
7% use in am
93% use in pm
66% use every day
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128 Routines
4% use in am
96% use in pm
77% use every day
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Light 39% Absorbs Well 33% Great Value 27%

AcneVit acnatac 12 ingredients

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Irritating 50% Sticky 50% Works Well 50%