Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of FaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice versus The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum .
Last updated on July 20, 2023. Published on October 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
FaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice 28 ingredients
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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FaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice 28 ingredients
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum 24 ingredients
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FaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice 28 ingredients
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum 24 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Caprylic Acid • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate • Tocopherol • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Levulinate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Anethum Graveolens Herb Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Lactic Acid • Retinol • Phospholipids • Ferulic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Phytate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citric Acid • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Glycerin • Prunus Armeniaca Juice • Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Retinol • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Benzyl Alcohol • Phospholipids • Tocopherol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Glycine Soja Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycolipids • Dehydroacetic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Glycine Soja Sterols
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterFaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice contains this as ingredient number 1.
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinFaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice contains this as ingredient number 3.
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolFaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice contains this as ingredient number 8.
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
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Learn more about RetinolFaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice contains this as ingredient number 17.
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsFaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice contains this as ingredient number 18.
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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FaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice 28 ingredients
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum 24 ingredients
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FaceTheory Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro with 3% Encapsulated Retinoid and Liquorice 28 ingredients
The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum 24 ingredients
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