Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch versus innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule .
Last updated on January 22, 2024. Published on June 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid and retinoid
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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Ampoule
Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.
Ingredient Info
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
Trehalose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cellulose Gum • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Glycine Soja Oil • Allantoin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Adenosine • Retinol • Madecassoside • Hyaluronic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • BHT • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Dibutyl Adipate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cholesterol • Allantoin • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Propanediol • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract • Asiatic Acid • Retinol • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Hyaluronic Acid • Mannitol • Ceramide NP • Beta-Glucan • Beta-Carotene • Phytosphingosine • BHT • Salicylic Acid • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Glycerininnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 4.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja Oilinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 6.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 13.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about Allantoininnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 7.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 12.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about Adenosineinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 9.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Retinolinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 10.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 25.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic Acidinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 12.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 27.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic Acidinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 13.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 34.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 15.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 21.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic Acidinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 16.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 22.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic Acidinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 17.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 18.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Propanediolinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 19.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 20.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 22.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 19.
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innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
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