Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum versus Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules .
Last updated on July 11, 2023. Published on October 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Price
Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum 6 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules 7 ingredients
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Pixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum 6 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules 7 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum 6 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules 7 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 1.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaPixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobutenePixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilPixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 5.
Retinol 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.
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Learn more about RetinolPixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Pixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum 6 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules 7 ingredients
Usage
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Pixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum 6 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules 7 ingredients
Reviews
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Pixi Beauty Retinol CapsuleCare Smoothing Face Serum 6 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum Capsules 7 ingredients
DanielleLevesque_812
After using half a capsule a night on my face for a week I’ve noticed a huge difference in the lines around my eyes and my forehead lines, they’re...
After using half a capsule a night on my face for a week I’ve noticed a huge difference in the lines around my eyes and my forehead lines, they’re disappearing! It’s cheap and there’s 30 caps, each gives you two uses so basically 60 days!
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