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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum versus The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) .

Last updated on July 28, 2023. Published on November 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

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 or sulfates

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Serum

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

Serum

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

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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

AHA (2)
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinButylene GlycolNiacinamidePanthenolHydrogenated HoneyPolydeceneBifida Ferment LysatePolyquaternium-51Centella Asiatica ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPueraria Thunbergiana Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractPisum Sativum Extract Royal Jelly ExtractPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSoluble CollagenAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHydrogenated LecithinSodium HyaluronateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilBetaineBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneGlycosyl TrehaloseHydrolyzed CollagenCarbomerHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateTromethamineEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl PolymethacrylateAcacia Senegal GumDisodium EDTACellulose GumMicaTitanium DioxideCeramide 3Xanthan GumCalcium PantothenateTocopheryl AcetateAmylodextrinFolic AcidMaltodextrinAcetic AcidRetinyl PalmitateBiotinTocopheryl LinoleateCholesterolLactic AcidRaffinoseSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePyridoxine HclGlycolic AcidSilicaPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4PhenoxyethanolPotassium Sorbate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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:

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Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide 3 is a form of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP

Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.

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Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.

The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.

The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
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.

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Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.

The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

49% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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