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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Medik8 Retinol 3TR versus L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum .

Last updated on August 01, 2023. Published on March 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 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, 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 oils

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Serum French Brand France

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Retinol

Medik8 Retinol 3TR contains this as ingredient number 7.

L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

22% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Medik8 Retinol 3TR 9 ingredients

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L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light (1) Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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anitititi

1 month ago · Oily Skin
Review

It was easy to use for beginners like me, and I immediately noticed the difference. My skincare routine will continue to include retinoids....

It was easy to use for beginners like me, and I immediately noticed the difference. My skincare routine will continue to include retinoids.
Considering how gentle this is, I plan on increasing the concentration of retinoids. Eventually I hope to switch to adapalene until I can use retinoic acid.

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