My Skin Matters Renewing Night Cream With Retinol Versus Atomy Absolute Lotion
Updated on January 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
My Skin Matters Renewing Night Cream With Retinol 29 ingredients
Atomy Absolute Lotion 103 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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My Skin Matters Renewing Night Cream With Retinol 29 ingredients
Atomy Absolute Lotion 103 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Paraffin
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Poloxamer 235
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Tetrapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Poloxamer 235, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Tetrapeptide-21, BHT, BHA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAlthaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate
HumectantHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingGlutamine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Algae Extract
Emollient
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pteris Multifida Extract
Antioxidant
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingRaffinose
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alanine, Glycine, Palmitic Acid, Isoleucine, Arginine, Serine, Proline, Tyrosine, Glutamine, Lysine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Algae Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Squalane, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Cellulose Gum, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Fructooligosaccharides, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Raffinose, Isostearyl Isostearate, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phospholipids, Glyceryl Oleate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Folic Acid, Ceramide Ng, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Phytosphingosine, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium 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 HyaluronateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
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