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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Granactive Retinoid 02% versus Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Face Moisturizer with Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid .

Published on November 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Serum Indian Brand India
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

Serum

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

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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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
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Minimalist Granactive Retinoid 02% contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Face Moisturizer with Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Minimalist Granactive Retinoid 02% contains this as ingredient number 12.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Face Moisturizer with Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 26.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Minimalist Granactive Retinoid 02% contains this as ingredient number 31.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Face Moisturizer with Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

58% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Minimalist Granactive Retinoid 02% 38 ingredients

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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Face Moisturizer with Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid 30 ingredients

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Dec 1, 2023

Sometimes pills but that could be because of the things I use before it. It isn't super hydrating, but fingers crossed the retinol is doing its thing (I don't think I have noticed a huge difference in existing lines but maybe it is good...

Sometimes pills but that could be because of the things I use before it. It isn't super hydrating, but fingers crossed the retinol is doing its thing (I don't think I have noticed a huge difference in existing lines but maybe it is good at preventing new ones?)

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