iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment Versus The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Updated on March 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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
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Ingredient Info
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment 54 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 32 ingredients
What's inside
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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment 54 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
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, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 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
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientHexyldecanol
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ergothioneine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Hexyldecanol, Maltodextrin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolPropanediol 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 RetinalStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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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