Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream .
Published on March 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Oil
Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.
Overnight Mask
Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.
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Ingredient Info
MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 22 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream 63 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Pseudozyma Epicola/Avocado Oil Ferment Extract
- Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
- Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
- Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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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 🎉
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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 22 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream 63 ingredients
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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 22 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream 63 ingredients
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Pseudozyma Epicola/Avocado Oil Ferment Extract • Bixa Orellana Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Seed • Caprylic Acid • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil • Retinol • Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil • Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil • Alaria Esculenta Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Plankton Extract • Tocopherol • Linalool • Limonene • Farnesol • Geraniol
Water • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Glycerin • Diisostearyl Malate • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Bakuchiol • Retinol • Ferulic Acid • Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Ceramide Ng • Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract • Silybum Marianum Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Jojoba Esters • Soy Isoflavones • Phospholipids • Saccharide Isomerate • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract • Ursolic Acid • Adenosine • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Lactic Acid • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol • Tetrahydropiperine • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Maltodextrin • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Phytate • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Ilomastat • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
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Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilMARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 RetinolMARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilMARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 TocopherolMARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 22 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream 63 ingredients
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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 22 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream 63 ingredients
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