Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment versus Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum .
Published on August 17, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid 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
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment 54 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment 54 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment 54 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate • Coconut Alkanes • Glycine Soja Oil • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Propanediol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Tranexamic Acid • Glyceryl Oleate Citrate • Retinol • Retinal • N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Coco-Glucoside • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Glucose • Xanthophylls • Lecithin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cellulose Gum • Sorbitan Isostearate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Arachidyl Glucoside • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Phytate • Tocopherol
Water • Propanediol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Ganoderma Lucidum Extract • Trametes Versicolor Extract • Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract • Melatonin • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Glycerin • Linoleic Acid • Phytosterols • Phospholipids • Jojoba Esters • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Acacia Senegal Gum • Sodium Gluconate • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WateriNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid 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 GlyceriniNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanedioliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a form of retinoid. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 23.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 24.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 26.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 29.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 30.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 31.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OiliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 32.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 34.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 GumiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 35.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 GlycoliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 42.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.
As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.
Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.
Learn more about Dimethyl IsosorbideiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 50.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 TocopheroliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 54.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
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