Mychelle Remarkable Retinal Night Cream Versus Andalou Naturals Q10 Night Repair Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Mychelle Remarkable Retinal Night Cream 51 ingredients
Andalou Naturals Q10 Night Repair Cream 32 ingredients
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Mychelle Remarkable Retinal Night Cream 51 ingredients
Andalou Naturals Q10 Night Repair Cream 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Trehalose
HumectantRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentLecithin
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentOpuntia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTotarol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDextran
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Alcohol Denat., Trehalose, Retinal, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Opuntia Vulgaris Extract, Totarol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carnosine, Ascorbic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Allantoin, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate, Alcohol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Cyclodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Vanillate
Perfuming
Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Stearyl Alcohol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Allantoin, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Squalane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Riboflavin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Vanillate, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSqualane 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".
Learn more about SqualaneGlyceryl 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 StearateLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract comes from the Goji Berry. Goji berries are native to China and can be found across Eurasia.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. Antioxidants help your body fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules are unstable and may damage your skin. By making free-radicals more stable, antioxidants can help with anti-aging.
Polysaccharides help hydrate the top layer of skin due to its ability to mimic natural carbohydrates.
Learn more about Lycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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