Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream versus Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream .
Last updated on August 30, 2023. Published on November 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream 34 ingredients
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream 34 ingredients
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream 25 ingredients
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Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream 34 ingredients
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream 25 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Olivate • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Ascorbic Acid • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Citrus Junos Fruit Extract • Lactic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Allantoin • Sodium PCA • Hydroxyproline • Proline • Panthenol • Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate • Glycine Soja Oil • Silica • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Glyceryl Caprylate • Triethyl Citrate • Benzoic Acid • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Glycol • Niacinamide • Isononyl Isononanoate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Polyacrylate • Glycine Soja Oil • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Panthenol • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Retinol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Maltodextrin
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterShea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideShea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycerinShea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateShea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolShea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilShea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream 34 ingredients
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream 25 ingredients
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Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Night Cream 34 ingredients
Garnier Retinol-Berry Super Smoothing 3 in 1 Serum Cream 25 ingredients
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