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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum versus Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

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 common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Serum French Brand France
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Retinol B3 Serum

Starts at $44.99
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Starts at $95.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Ceramides (2)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Learn more about Retinol

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 22 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 ratings
carolperroud's avatar

carolperroud

1 year ago · Oily Skin
Review

Breakout
I woke up with oily skin and bumps after using this product

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Lapaki

11 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Very good and gentle retinol serum
My retinol journey began with this gentle serum with a concentration of 0.3% retinol: 0.1% pure retinol combined...

Very good and gentle retinol serum
My retinol journey began with this gentle serum with a concentration of 0.3% retinol: 0.1% pure retinol combined with 0.2% retinol palmitate that ensures gradual release of the active ingredients. It din't irritate my skin or cause any major break-outs, just some slight purging in the beginning, but that is concidered a normal reaktion that fades as soon as the skin gets used to it. I recommend it for retinol beginners and people with sensitive skin. [Edited]

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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bcappie

8 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Feels so nice on and has made visible difference to my skin.

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