Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Retinol 0.3% versus Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream .
Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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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.
Ingredient Info
Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 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 🎉
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 🎉
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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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Methylsilanol Mannuronate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Silanetriol • Hyaluronic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Milk Lipids • Ceramide NP • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Panthenol • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • CI 16185 • CI 15985 • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 AcetateMinimalist Retinol 0.3% contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
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