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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 versus Babor Retinol Concentrate .

Published on November 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Serum German Brand Germany

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 26 ingredients

Babor Retinol Concentrate 14 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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SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 26 ingredients

Babor Retinol Concentrate 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
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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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SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Babor Retinol Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Babor Retinol Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 5.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 26 ingredients

Babor Retinol Concentrate 14 ingredients

31% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 26 ingredients

Babor Retinol Concentrate 14 ingredients

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