Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Icon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum versus Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel .
Published on February 08, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, retinoid, Vitamin C 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 sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Icon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum 56 ingredients
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel 52 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Icon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Icon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum 56 ingredients
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel 52 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Glyceryl Stearate • Isopentyldiol • Hydroxyethyl Urea • C12-13 Alkyl Lactate • Pentylene Glycol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone • Colloidal Gold • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Glutathione • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phospholipids • Glycine Soja Oil • Glycolipids • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hyaluronic Acid • Retinol • Allantoin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Glycine Soja Sterols • Phytosphingosine • Tocopherol • Beta-Sitosterol • Squalene • Sorbitol • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Pullulan • Ceteareth-20 • Ceteareth-12 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Cetyl Palmitate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Parfum • Propanediol • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • BHA • BHT • Benzyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Lactic Acid • Disodium EDTA
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Pentylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylic Acid • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Acrylamide • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Benzyl Cinnamate • Benzyl Salicylate • BHA • BHT • Boswellia Serrata Gum • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Citric Acid • Coumarin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dipropylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylparaben • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Oleate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Laureth-7 • Lecithin • Linalool • Methylparaben • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Parfum • Peg-8 • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 20 • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Retinol • Retinyl Propionate • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum
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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 WaterIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Icon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 51.
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 RetinolIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 TocopherolIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 GumIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 52.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 36.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 48.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Icon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIcon Skin Golden Retinol Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.
Sesderma Retises Nano 0.25% Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
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