Nacomi Next Level Dermo Retinol Body Cream Versus Kopari Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Updated on August 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body treatments. They have a total of 10 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, sensitive skin, oily 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 harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Nacomi Next Level Dermo Retinol Body Cream 33 ingredients
Kopari Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Nacomi Next Level Dermo Retinol Body Cream 33 ingredients
Kopari Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Glycol
SolventTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Aminobutyric Acid
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinol, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aminobutyric Acid, Propanediol, Cetyl Palmitate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolRetinol 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.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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