Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Serum Versus Vichy Liftactiv B3 Tone Correcting Night With Pure Retinol Cream
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Silica, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Retinol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Sorbitan Tristearate, Tocopherol, Trideceth-6, CI 15985, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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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