Dr.G Black Snail Retinol Ampoule Versus Azure Hyaluronic and Retinol Facial Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr.G Black Snail Retinol Ampoule 75 ingredients
Azure Hyaluronic and Retinol Facial Serum 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr.G Black Snail Retinol Ampoule 75 ingredients
Azure Hyaluronic and Retinol Facial Serum 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate 34%
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientUndecane
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSynthetic Sapphire
Tridecane
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sucrose
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Polyether-1
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Zymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Honey Extract
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate 34%, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, C13-16 Isoalkane, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Heptyl Undecylenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Undecane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Synthetic Sapphire, Tridecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Malt Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sucrose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyether-1, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Maltodextrin, Glycolipids, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Phosphatidylcholine, Cholesterol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Pearl Extract, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Ferulic Acid, Honey Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineXanthan 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 GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanRetinol 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
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Dr.G Black Snail Retinol Ampoule 75 ingredients
Azure Hyaluronic and Retinol Facial Serum 15 ingredients
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Dr.G Black Snail Retinol Ampoule 75 ingredients
Azure Hyaluronic and Retinol Facial Serum 15 ingredients
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