Rodial Sculpting Gel Versus SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5
Updated on August 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Rodial Sculpting Gel 32 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Rodial Sculpting Gel 32 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCroton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningAcinos Alpinus Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Laureth-4, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Acinos Alpinus Extract, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Dehydroacetic Acid, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAllyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBoswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Bisabolol
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, BHT, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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