L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum Versus Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum 29 ingredients
Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream 67 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum 29 ingredients
Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream 67 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Isostearate, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
C15-23 Alkane
SolventLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPullulan
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Olivate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Alkane
SolventSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Glucose
Humectant
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexapeptide-61 Dimer
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, C15-23 Alkane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pullulan, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Bakuchiol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Jojoba Esters, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Olivate, Retinol, C13-14 Alkane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyisobutene, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, BHT, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Adenosine, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cholesterol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Myristic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Arachidic Acid, Glucose, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexapeptide-61 Dimer, Oleic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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 GlycerinAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidRetinol 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.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTocopherol (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 TocopherolXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum 29 ingredients
Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream 67 ingredients
Reviews
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L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum 29 ingredients
It was easy to use for beginners like me, and I immediately noticed the difference. My skincare routine will continue to include retinoids.
Considering how gentle this is, I plan on increasing the concentration of retinoids. Eventually I hope to switch to adapalene until I can use retinoic acid.
I didn’t smell the fragrance (which is a good thing) but my skin was irritated by it. I use other retinol serums without any issues so it’s not retinol itself. Beware, use it only as stand alone from that product line. All of their products contain ingredients that cause irritation. After two weeks of creams and serums of their line my skin felt like burning, it was red and felt like leather.
