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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Denese SkinScience Hemp Super Serum versus PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil .

Published on April 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Oil Singaporean Brand Singapore

Serum

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

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

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 C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Peptides (4)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
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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
Community Rating: Loved

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a form of retinoid. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Hemp Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Dr. Denese SkinScience Hemp Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dr. Denese SkinScience Hemp Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

46% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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