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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum versus Doa Kozmetik Centella Serum .

Published on January 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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Serum Canadian Brand Canada
Serum Turkish Brand Türkiye

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Doa Kozmetik Centella Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Doa Kozmetik Centella Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

Doa Kozmetik Centella Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

41% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum 37 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (1) Works Well (1)
NekshanKarbhary_440's avatar

NekshanKarbhary_440

11 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

It works

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Mac_R

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Good for sensitive skin
I have tried many retinols, and retinol alternatives, and everything has burned my skin for days after each patch test....

Good for sensitive skin
I have tried many retinols, and retinol alternatives, and everything has burned my skin for days after each patch test. this is a great starter retinol product, or even just as a low dosage retinol if you arent too concerned with fine lines just yet. Use once a week currently and use it stand alone from my daily skin care routine just because it has so many good ingredients.

Doa Kozmetik Centella Serum 26 ingredients

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