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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of LUSH Cup O' Coffee versus Shani Darden Retinol Reform .

Published on January 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Wash Off Mask British Brand United Kingdom
Serum Brand

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

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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Ingredient Info

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LUSH Cup O' Coffee 14 ingredients

Shani Darden Retinol Reform 43 ingredients

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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LUSH Cup O' Coffee 14 ingredients

Shani Darden Retinol Reform 43 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

LUSH Cup O' Coffee contains this as ingredient number 3.

Shani Darden Retinol Reform contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

LUSH Cup O' Coffee 14 ingredients

Shani Darden Retinol Reform 43 ingredients

36% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

LUSH Cup O' Coffee 14 ingredients

Shani Darden Retinol Reform 43 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

LUSH Cup O' Coffee 14 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 review

Shani Darden Retinol Reform 43 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 review
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Apr 21, 2024

the ingredients are fantastic. if you’re willing to splurge on a quality retinol serum, this one would be a great choice.
however, the smell is horrible. if you can get past the smell, though, this would probably be a great option for...

the ingredients are fantastic. if you’re willing to splurge on a quality retinol serum, this one would be a great choice.
however, the smell is horrible. if you can get past the smell, though, this would probably be a great option for sensitive skin as it doesn’t have any added fragrance.

Expensive
Light
Absorbs Well
Strong Scent
Works Well

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