Hanasui Advance Retinol Serum Versus Skinn Age Reset Serum Intensive
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, 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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Hanasui Advance Retinol Serum 48 ingredients
Skinn Age Reset Serum Intensive 62 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hanasui Advance Retinol Serum 48 ingredients
Skinn Age Reset Serum Intensive 62 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentTetrahydropiperine
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Masking
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientWater, Niacinamide, Squalane, Glycerin, Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Allantoin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethylene Glycol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Tetrahydropiperine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Bisabolol, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Retinyl Palmitate, Sucrose Stearate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ng, Glycosphingolipids
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
AstringentAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSwertia Chirata Leaf Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Aroma
Trisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ferulic Acid, Retinol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lactic Acid, Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract, Acetyl Glutamine, Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Adenosine Triphosphate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Coconut Acid, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Linoleate, Maltodextrin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Glycine Soja Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trideceth-6, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aroma, Trisodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolBiosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidMethyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTARetinol 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 RetinolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumIngredient Ratings
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