Epionce Intense Defense Serum Versus The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane
Updated on November 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Epionce Intense Defense Serum 34 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients
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About this product
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Epionce Intense Defense Serum 34 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
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 TriglycerideRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid.
Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Epionce Intense Defense Serum 34 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Epionce Intense Defense Serum 34 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients
I find retinols dry out parts of my combo skin so I’m really glad this doesn’t do that. While yes it does have an oily texture this does absorb over time and helps with the moisture absorbency in my opinion. This works really well
Brightened my skin and maintained hormonal acne, would visibly treat my larger spots overnight! Also was nicely hydrating when I forgot my moisturiser
Definitely not good for fungal acne, didn’t know I had FA and that this was contributing to it- would continue to use if that wasn’t the case :P
