FaceTheory Retinal Supreme Multicream 0.05% Versus Tropic Skincare Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex
Updated on March 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
FaceTheory Retinal Supreme Multicream 0.05% 40 ingredients
Tropic Skincare Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex 35 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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FaceTheory Retinal Supreme Multicream 0.05% 40 ingredients
Tropic Skincare Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hectorite
AbsorbentSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Hydrated Silica, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Mannitol, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Hectorite, Sodium Levulinate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyapatite, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol, Cellulose Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Retinal, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDaemonorops Draco Extract
AstringentAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Bakuchiol, Retinal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexapeptide-11, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Daemonorops Draco Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ubiquinone, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Pullulan, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Madecassoside, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Citral, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRetinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the gold-standard class of anti-aging ingredients.
Retinal has many benefits as other retinoids: improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne.
Studies show retinal may work at a faster rate than retinol due to its structure.
All retinoids have to be converted into retinoic acid before starting to work. Some retinoids take several steps of conversion before binding. Retinal is only one step away, making it more potent.
Like other retinoids, retinal may be irritating. It is best to ease into using this ingredient frequently.
Using the 'ramp up' method, start by using retinol once a week. This gives your skin time to adjust and decrease irritation. Once you feel ready, you can slowly increase the frequency of retinol use.
Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
Learn more about RetinalSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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