Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of DRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% versus Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 .
Published on May 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Serum
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Ingredient Info
DRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% 8 ingredients
Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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DRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% 8 ingredients
Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 26 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
DRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% 8 ingredients
Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 26 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Heptyl Undecylenate • Niacinamide • Polyacrylate-13 • Glycerin • Retinol • Ubiquinone • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Bisabolol • Ceramide AP • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Betaine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetyl Palmitate • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Trideceth-6 Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyisobutene • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideDRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Retinol 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 RetinolDRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% contains this as ingredient number 8.
Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
DRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% 8 ingredients
Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 26 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
DRMTLGY Retinol Complex 0.5% 8 ingredients
Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.25 26 ingredients
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