MEDI-PEEL Retinol Collagen Lifting Ampoule Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne
This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.
This acne treatment is formulated around Adapalene to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Silybin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Arginine
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDiethylhexyl Ipdi
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Propanediol, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Retinyl Palmitate, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Retinol, Retinal, Retinyl Retinoate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Soluble Collagen, Silybin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Arginine, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diisopropyl Adipate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Decyl Glucoside, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Diethylhexyl Ipdi, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Simethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Polysorbate 20, BHT, BHA, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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