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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream versus StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks .

Published on December 12, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Night Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Buy Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream

Starts at $24.99
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Starts at $79.00

Ingredient Info

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinPentaerythrityl TetraisostearateTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/TricaprateNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoatePropanediolMyristyl NicotinateCetearyl AlcoholButylene GlycolBis-Stearyl DimethiconeGlyceryl StearateTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterDimethiconeSorbitan StearateStearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer1,2-HexanediolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Copper Tripeptide-1Saccharide IsomeratePanthenol2-Hydroxyethyl AcrylatePeg-40 StearateAstrocaryum Vulgare Kernel OilPolysilicone-11Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCeteareth-20BisabololCaprylhydroxamic AcidNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1Phaseolus Lunatus Seed ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBacillus/Sea Salt Ferment FiltrateZingiber Officinale Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacatePentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil/Behenic Acid/Aminopropanediol Amides/EstersHelianthus Annuus ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractMethylglucoside PhosphateCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseAdenosineIsohexadecaneSorbitan IsostearateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinCopper Lysinate/ProlinateAminomethyl PropanolDicaprylyl EtherDipotassium PhosphateEthylhexyl StearateSodium IsostearatePolysorbate 60ResveratrolXanthan GumDisodium EDTAParfumLactic AcidMicaRutinTocopherolSodium CitrateCitric AcidCI 77891CI 77491

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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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks 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.

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.

As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 30.

7
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 62.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 29.

9
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Acid

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 68.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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 Gum

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 60.

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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

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 61.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

Learn more about Polysorbate 60

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 58.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 50.

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0% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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