Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% versus Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment .
Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on June 11, 2023
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 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 common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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.
Overnight Mask
Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% 37 ingredients
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment 41 ingredients
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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
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
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Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% 37 ingredients
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% 37 ingredients
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment 41 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Triheptanoin • C13-15 Alkane • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Carbomer • Faex Extract • Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters • Soy Amino Acids • Punica Granatum Seed Extract • Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract • Olivine Extract • Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer • Cellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitan Oleate • Sodium Metabisulfite • Retinal • Guanosine • Uracil • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • C9-12 Alkane • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Tocopherol • Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Adenosine Phosphate • Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer • Potassium Sorbate • Hexadecene • Sodium Benzoate • T-Butyl Alcohol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C10-18 Triglycerides • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Jojoba Esters • Glyceryl Stearates • Cetearyl Alcohol • Retinal • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract • Tetrapeptide-1 • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Hydroxyacetophenone • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Phosphatidylcholine • Mannitol • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Propanediol • Polyglycerin-3 • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Citric Acid • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 3.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 30.
Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are a group of vitamin A compounds with anti-aging and acne fighting benefits.
Retinal has many benefits as other retinoids: improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne.
Studies show retinal may work at a faster rate than retinol due to its structure. Retinoids have to be converted into retinoic acid before starting to work. Some retinoids take several steps of conversion before binding. Retinal is only one step away, making it more potent.
Like other retinoids, retinal may be irritating. It is best to ease into using this ingredient daily. It is best to avoid mixing other active ingredients if you have sensitive skin.
Learn more about RetinalNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 20.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 23.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 25.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 34.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 30.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 23.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 34.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 40.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNaturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% contains this as ingredient number 36.
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% 37 ingredients
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment 41 ingredients
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