Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum versus Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum .
Published on November 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum 8 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum 10 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum 8 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum 10 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum 8 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum 10 ingredients
Cyclomethicone • Dimethiconol • Ethylhexyl Cocoate • Glycine • Retinol • Lecithin • Glycolipids • Dinonyl Phenol
Dimethicone • Ceramide Ng • Retinol • Tocopherol • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Ethylhexyl Cocoate • Lecithin • Glycolipids • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ethylhexyl Cocoate is created from 2-ethylhexanol and Coconut Acid. Coconut Acid is created from the fatty acids derived from Coconut Oil.
As an emollient, Ethylhexyl Cocoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a thin film on top of skin that traps moisture in.
Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Retinol 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.
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Learn more about RetinolMakeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinMakeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Glycolipids.
Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum 8 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum 10 ingredients
Usage
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Makeup Artist's Choice .30 Retinol Serum 8 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Hydroshield® Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum 10 ingredients
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