Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and retinoid
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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Creamy Retinol 33 ingredients
Mizon 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum 66 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Creamy Retinol 33 ingredients
Mizon 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum 66 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidonic Acid
Emollient
Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhloretin
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
BHA
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Bisabolol
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Retinol, Alpha-Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phloretin, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, BHA, BHT, Ethoxydiglycol, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 80, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 407, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCyclodextrin
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Pullulan
BHT
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningGleditsia Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingLarix Leptolepis Bark Extract
HumectantPoterium Officinale Root Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-61 Dimer
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Cyclodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bakuchiol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Squalane, Pullulan, BHT, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol Denat., Retinol, Citric Acid, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Gleditsia Australis Fruit Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Larix Leptolepis Bark Extract, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Hexapeptide-61 Dimer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolSodium 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 HyaluronateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumGlycerin 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 GlycerinBHT 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 BHTDisodium 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 EDTAPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Ingredient Ratings
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Creamy Retinol 33 ingredients
Mizon 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum 66 ingredients
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Creamy Retinol 33 ingredients
Mizon 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum 66 ingredients
I used it for 2 whole months last winter and did not find it irritating. I don’t have a skin that’s too prone to fine lines or wrinkles (yet) but I did not see striking results. I will consider buying it again this year but am not sure yet!
