MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil

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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel

Oil

Facial Treatment

American Brand

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 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 and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Emollient

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient

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Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Masking

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Bixa Orellana Seed Oil

Emollient

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Emollient

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

Emollient

Retinol

Skin Conditioning

Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil

Emollient

Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Malt Extract/Soybean Flour/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate

Emulsion Stabilising

Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient

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Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Skin Conditioning

Alaria Esculenta Extract

Skin Protecting

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Skin Conditioning

Plankton Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Linalool

Limonene

Farnesol

Geraniol

Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel

Water

Alcohol Denat.

Glycolic Acid

Potassium Hydroxide

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent

Salicylic Acid

Masking

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Lactic Acid

Mandelic Acid

Malic Acid

Citric Acid

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent

Menthone Glycerin Acetal

Refreshing

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Cleansing

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Soy Isoflavones

Copper PCA

Zinc PCA

Lecithin

Disodium EDTA

Alcohol

Antimicrobial

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying

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Parfum

Linalool

Benzyl Salicylate

Benzoic Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Resveratrol

Retinol

Ascorbic Acid

Ubiquinone

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Phospholipids

Retinyl Palmitate

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Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Raphanus Sativus Root Extract

Astringent

Sodium PCA

Humectant

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BHT

Octoxynol-9

Simethicone

Tetrasodium EDTA

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Linalool

Perfuming

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

Retinol

Skin Conditioning

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.

Read about Tretinoin

Learn more about Retinol