COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil Versus Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream
Updated on June 19, 2024
Overview
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 or parabens
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Ingredient Info
COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil 10 ingredients
Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream 54 ingredients
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COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil 10 ingredients
Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Sulfate
Methicone
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Hexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialPEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
PEG-4
HumectantIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Potassium Chloride, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Parfum, Alumina, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Methicone, Sucrose Distearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-4 Laurate, Hexylresorcinol, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Retinyl Propionate, BHT, PEG-4, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Palmitic Acid, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Sodium Benzoate, Arachidic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil 10 ingredients
Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream 54 ingredients
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COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil 10 ingredients
Bought this for my face but saw zero results. Now I'm using this for my uner eyes.
Broke me out
I have oily and acne prone skin and my face was on the road to recovery. I thought adding a retinol was a good idea and they marketed that this retinol oil is good for any skin type even though it is oily. It broke me out and gave me a scar within a week. It gave me an acne that was deep inside of my skin. I wouldnt recommend it to oily and acne prone skin people.
