Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum Versus Dermanat Bio-Retinol Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum 41 ingredients
Dermanat Bio-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum 41 ingredients
Dermanat Bio-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Mandelic Acid, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Squalane, Linoleic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Phospholipids, Soy Isoflavones, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Ubiquinone, Sodium PCA, Hexylresorcinol, Quercetin, Adenosine, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Panthenol, Glycolic Acid, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Caffeine, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteareth-12, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum
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 TriglycerideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum 41 ingredients
Dermanat Bio-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
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