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Galderma Epiduo (New) Versus Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3

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Serum
Swiss Brand Switzerland
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on April 17, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Crystal Retinal 3

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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When to use

Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

375 Routines
4% use in am
96% use in pm
74% use every day
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203 Routines
1% use in am
99% use in pm
60% use every day
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Reviews

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Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 7 ratings
Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (2) Drying (2)
mitskiiq's avatar

mitskiiq

6 months ago
Review

my dermatologist prescribed it to me after separately using banzoyl peroxide and adapalene for 3 months (which are both in here). after 3 months of everyday use my skin cleared up so much. i’m now using it once every three days, for the future 6 months. i’m so thankful to this product.

#expensive
#absorbs well
#works well
lunem's avatar

Lu Nem

9 months ago
Review

It’s a love-hate-love relationship. It works VERY well to heal and prevent acne. But it bleaches fabrics and can cause dryness. It takes time to see results, and side effects are more in the beginning (redness, burning, peeling). But seeing how good the outcome is, it is very much worth it. Use more infrequently in the beginning and remove all other actives from the routine. I had to change my Show more

#great value
#drying
#irritating
#light

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
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Alexa0910

4 months ago
Review

It’s amazing, not greasy, absorbs really well and smells of cinnamon.