Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Remescar Retinol Serum versus Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum .
Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on March 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Remescar Retinol Serum 30 ingredients
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Remescar Retinol Serum 30 ingredients
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum 47 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Saccharide Isomerate • Phosphatidylcholine • Cholesterol • Mannitol • Maris Aqua • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Phenethyl Alcohol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol
Cocos Nucifera Water • Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Methyl Trimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Ceresin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ozokerite • Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides • Chlorella Protothecoides • Algin • Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan • Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52 • Passiflora Incarnata Extract • Ribose • Collagen • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Adenosine • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • BHT • Citric Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Propanediol • Sodium Citrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hexyl Cinnamal
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Remescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 PropanediolRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is AKA cotton seed oil.
Cotton seed oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids. The majority of these fatty acids include linoleic (~54%) and oleic (~19%). It is structurally similar to sunflower seed oil.
When used in cosmetics, this ingredient is refined and purified to remove toxins naturally found in the plant.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe due to the presence of fatty acids.
Learn more about Gossypium Herbaceum Seed OilRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae
Remescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.
This oil is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
The Vitamin E and fatty acid content give palm oil a skin-hydrating property. Emollients help trap moisture in by creating a film on the skin.
Palm oil is created by either squeezing the fruit or crushing the kernel at the center of the fruit. In the 1800s, archaeologists discovered a 6000 year old Egyptian tomb containing palm oil.
Palm oil is controversial due to its social and environmental impacts. Several organizations are working to make palm oil harvest more sustainable, such as the RSPO.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis OilRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Bidens Pilosa Extract.
Remescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 TocopherolRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 SorbateRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum 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 BenzoateRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideRemescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
Remescar Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Algenist POWER Recharging Night Pressed Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.
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