Is Clinical Active Serum Versus Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3
Updated on April 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients
Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 58 ingredients
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Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients
Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 58 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Phragmites Communis Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLecithin
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialGlutathione
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Bakuchiol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Retinol, Phragmites Communis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 40, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Tripeptide-1, Dextran, Ascorbic Acid, Colloidal Gold, Glutathione, Panthenol, Heptyl Undecylenate, C13-16 Isoalkane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Diisopropyl Adipate, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitol, Parfum
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 WaterGlycerin 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:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol 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.
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Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients
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