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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream versus RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream .

Published on May 12, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer French Brand France

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream

Starts at $37.00
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Starts at $28.06

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
25
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%Homosalate 5%Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%Octocrylene 2.8%WaterButyloctyl SalicylateNylon-12Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateBehenyl AlcoholMyristyl MyristateDimethiconeCetyl EstersPolyethyleneButylene GlycolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerGlycerinRosa Damascena Flower OilLavandula Angustifolia OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilMyristica Fragrans Kernel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilHibiscus Abelmoschus ExtractGeraniolLinaloolCitronellolLimoneneCitralCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractPeucedanum Graveolens ExtractHordeum Vulgare ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractCholesterolMicrococcus LysateBambusa Vulgaris ExtractGlyceryl StearateTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractCrithmum Maritimum ExtractAnogeissus Leiocarpus Bark ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCaffeineCentaurium Erythraea ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf ExtractCassia Alata Leaf ExtractPhytosphingosineTrisiloxaneLaminaria Digitata ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Hydrolyzed AlginGlucosamine HclPeg-100 StearateSodium HyaluronatePeg-6Di-Ppg-2 Myreth-10 AdipateSteareth-21Tocopheryl AcetateCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinSqualaneLinoleic AcidTrehaloseTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCitric AcidSodium PCALecithinMaltodextrinHexylene GlycolSodium DehydroacetateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCommiphora Myrrha Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 75.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Origins Plantscription SPF 25 Power Anti-Aging Oil-Free Cream contains this as ingredient number 76.

RoC Retinol Correction® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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