Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum versus Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum .
Published on October 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum 42 ingredients
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum 53 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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L'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum 42 ingredients
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum 53 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum 42 ingredients
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum 53 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Dipropylene Glycol • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Adenosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine • Xanthan Gum • Pentylene Glycol • T-Butyl Alcohol • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • BHA • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Methylparaben • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Linalool • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Amyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Citronellol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hexyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Parfum
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Pentylene Glycol • Castor Isostearate Succinate • Butylene Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Soluble Collagen • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl • Hexapeptide-9 • Tripeptide-3 • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Cholesterol • Tocotrienols • Tocopherol • Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Hydroxypropyl Guar • Polysilicone-11 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Hexylene Glycol • Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citronellol • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool • CI 77492 • CI 77891
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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 WaterL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de 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 GlycerinL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
L'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 TocopherolL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de 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.
L'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 48.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 46.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 ParfumL'Oreal Revitalift Pro Retinol Hydrating Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
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