Saint Jane Sacred Sleep Overnight Repair with Retinol Versus MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and oils
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Ingredient Info
Saint Jane Sacred Sleep Overnight Repair with Retinol 32 ingredients
MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Saint Jane Sacred Sleep Overnight Repair with Retinol 32 ingredients
MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Viola Odorata Flower Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Mannose Phosphate
HumectantMannose
HumectantTambourissa Trichophylla Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHc Violet No. 3
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Retinol, Tocopherol, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Viola Odorata Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Sodium Ascorbate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Mannose, Tambourissa Trichophylla Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hc Violet No. 3, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Malt Extract/Soybean Flour/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Retinol, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Malt Extract/Soybean Flour/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Plankton Extract, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Farnesol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. This is also known as hemp oil.
Hemp oil is an emollient and nourishes the skin. It contains many fatty acids such as linoleic acid, amino acids, phospholipids, and vitamin E.
The difference between hemp and cannabis is their psychoactive component. Hemp has low amounts of THC.
Learn more about Cannabis Sativa Seed OilThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideOenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilRetinol 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.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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