Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula versus Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream .
Last updated on November 18, 2023. Published on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
MIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula 40 ingredients
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream 57 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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MIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula 40 ingredients
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream 57 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
MIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula 40 ingredients
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream 57 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Persea Gratissima Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Propanediol • Jojoba Esters • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Retinol • Olus Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Candelilla Cera • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Trehalose • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Swertia Chirata Extract • Maltodextrin • Eperua Falcata Bark Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycine Soja Oil • Cellulose Gum • Chitosan • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glycolic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Oleate • Citric Acid • Isopropyl Palmitate • Lecithin • Tropolone • 1,2-Hexanediol
Water • Isostearyl Hydroxystearate • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C14-22 Alcohols • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract • Isopropyl Palmitate • Retinol • Retinyl Propionate • Oleyl Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Serine • Hexyldecanol • Glycine Soja Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycine Soja Sterols • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Glycerin • Polyglucuronic Acid • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Algin • Caprylyl Glycol • Swertia Chirata Extract • Lecithin • Pullulan • Disodium Phosphate • Potassium Phosphate • Peg-75 Stearate • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Picolinamide • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • CI 19140 • CI 14700 • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citronellol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 3.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 6.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 10.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 11.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 RetinolMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 14.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 20.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 22.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Swertia Chirata Extract.
MIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 23.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 28.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 37.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinMIAMO Retinol Cream 1% Advanced Formula contains this as ingredient number 38.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
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