Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel Versus Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel versus Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum .

Last updated on April 01, 2024. Published on April 02, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum

Facial Treatment Filipino Brand Philippines

Serum Filipino Brand Philippines

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel 15 ingredients

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum 10 ingredients

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

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel 15 ingredients

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum 10 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (3)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel 15 ingredients

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum 10 ingredients

Water • Propylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Glycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Citrus Madurensis Fruit Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Niacinamide • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Allantoin • Retinol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Triethanolamine

Water • Squalane • Hyaluronic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Retinol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • BHT • Allantoin • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA

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.

Water

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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Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Retinol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Retinol 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.

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Saipo No Regrets Retinol Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Soul Apothecary No Fuss Retinol 0.2% Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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