Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer versus Boots Retinol Serum .
Last updated on July 08, 2023. Published on January 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer 60 ingredients
Boots Retinol Serum 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Olus Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Candelilla Cera
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Ethyl Linoleate
- Ethyl Linolenate
- Ethyl Oleate
- Ethyl Palmitate
- Ethyl Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer 60 ingredients
Boots Retinol Serum 27 ingredients
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KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer 60 ingredients
Boots Retinol Serum 27 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Olus Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Distarch Phosphate • Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate • Diheptyl Succinate • Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil • Propanediol • Squalane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Avena Strigosa Seed Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Candelilla Cera • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Citric Acid • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Ethyl Linoleate • Ethyl Linolenate • Ethyl Oleate • Ethyl Palmitate • Ethyl Stearate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Stearate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hexyldecyl Stearate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Lactic Acid • Lecithin • Pancratium Maritimum Extract • Pinus Heldreichii Bark Extract • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Sodium Gluceptate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sorbic Acid • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Coumarin • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Parfum
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Diisostearyl Malate • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Chlorphenesin • Bisabolol • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Hydroxide • Retinyl Palmitate • Disodium EDTA • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Maltodextrin • Polysorbate 20 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Retinol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Metabisulfite • Tocopherol • BHT
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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 WaterKORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Boots Retinol 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 GlycerinKORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Boots Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 TriglycerideKORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Boots Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 OilKORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Boots Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 TocopherolKORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Boots Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 49.
Boots Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateKORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 50.
Boots Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateKORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 52.
Boots Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer 60 ingredients
Boots Retinol Serum 27 ingredients
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KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer 60 ingredients
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