Nø Cosmetics Liquid Refiner Versus Colibri Skincare Retinol Serum
Updated on May 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nø Cosmetics Liquid Refiner 14 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Retinol Serum 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nø Cosmetics Liquid Refiner 14 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Retinol Serum 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tricaprylin
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tricaprylin, Glyceryl Stearate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Panthenol, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Retinol, Retinal, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Asiatic Acid, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Anisate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
EGCG is most famous for being found in green tea. It is a type of catechin, a potent antioxidant. This ingredient has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Antioxidants protect our skin from oxidative damage, helping with slowing the signs of aging.
A study from 2018 found EGCG to help reduce melanin and melanoma cells.
Learn more about the skin benefits of green tea here.
Learn more about Epigallocatechin GallateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Nø Cosmetics Liquid Refiner 14 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Retinol Serum 41 ingredients
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