Cosmoderm Luminous A Reverse Aging Elixir Retinol 0.3% Versus The Originote B5 Peeling Solution
Updated on August 25, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cosmoderm Luminous A Reverse Aging Elixir Retinol 0.3% 21 ingredients
The Originote B5 Peeling Solution 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Cosmoderm Luminous A Reverse Aging Elixir Retinol 0.3% 21 ingredients
The Originote B5 Peeling Solution 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-24
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-24, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Caprylate, Lactic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Chloride, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Yeast Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Cyanocobalamin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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!
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Cosmoderm Luminous A Reverse Aging Elixir Retinol 0.3% 21 ingredients
The Originote B5 Peeling Solution 29 ingredients
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