Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) versus Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream .
Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on March 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Prescription
Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) 9 ingredients
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream 27 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
At a glance
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Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) 9 ingredients
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream 27 ingredients
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Notable Ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) 9 ingredients
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream 27 ingredients
Water • Propylene Glycol • Isopropyl Myristate • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Caprylic Acid • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Allantoin • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Polysorbate 20 • Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 • Hexapeptide-11 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bisabolol • Adansonia Digitata Oil • Caffeine • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Ubiquinone
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.
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateRetin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) contains this as ingredient number 8.
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 WaterRetin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) contains this as ingredient number 9.
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) 9 ingredients
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream 27 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) 9 ingredients
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream 27 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A 0.025% (Tretinoin) 9 ingredients
SpaceyTrxsh
Retinol did nothing for my skin. After using different kinds of strengths and seeing no results I decided to give up on retinol and start using...
Retinol did nothing for my skin. After using different kinds of strengths and seeing no results I decided to give up on retinol and start using tretinoin and it was the best decision ever. My skin is becoming clearer and clearer every day.
Conscious Chemist The Defender Multi-Peptide Retinol Night Gel Cream 27 ingredients
Alternatives
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