Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel versus Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer .
Published on January 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, ceramides, 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 parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel 46 ingredients
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer 61 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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- Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Isoamyl Laurate
- Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil
- Petrolatum
- Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
- Retinyl Linoleate
- Polysorbate 20
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Cetyl Palmitate
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel 46 ingredients
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer 61 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel 46 ingredients
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer 61 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Lactose • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Propanediol • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Niacinamide • Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer • Peg-40 Stearate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Retinol • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Cetyl Palmitate • Adenosine • Ceramide NP • Glycine Soja Extract • Polysorbate 20 • Isopulegol • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Ceteareth-20 • Dimethicone • Glabridin • Laureth-23 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Trideceth-6 Phosphate • T-Butyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Propanediol • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Squalane • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides • Isoamyl Laurate • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil • Ceteareth-20 • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Polysilicone-11 • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil • Citric Acid • Dimethyl Mea • Petrolatum • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Retinol • Retinyl Linoleate • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 20 • Parfum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Lipids • Maltodextrin • Pentylene Glycol • Cetyl Palmitate • Laureth-23 • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Sodium Glucuronate • Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Sodium Hydroxide • Trideceth-6 Phosphate • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hyaluronic Acid • Phytosterols • Tocopherol • Copper Gluconate • Citronellol • Geraniol • Hydroxycitronellal • Eugenol
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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 WaterKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TriglycerideKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 PropanediolKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 StearateKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.
It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.
Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.
Using retinol and 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.
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.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 28.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 29.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Laureth-23 is created by reacting ethylene oxide with Lauryl Alcohol.
It is a cleansing ingredient. This means it helps lift oils and dirt so they may be rinsed away with water.
The 23 refers to the number of repeating ethylene oxides in the molecule.
Learn more about Laureth-23Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 31.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6 Phosphate.
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 33.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
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.
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 38.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 ParfumKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 39.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 GumKate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 40.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel contains this as ingredient number 42.
Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel 46 ingredients
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