Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum versus ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum .
Published on August 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum 62 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Coconut Alkanes
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Glycol Distearate
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Isostearic Acid
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum 62 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
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StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum 62 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Water • Triheptanoin • Propanediol • Myristyl Nicotinate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Coconut Alkanes • Squalane • Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ectoin • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Retinol • Withania Somnifera Root Extract • Polyglutamic Acid • Morus Alba Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract • Beta-Glucan • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Behenyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Behenate • Bisabolol • Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Phytosterols • Polysilicone-11 • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopherol • Polyisobutene • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sorbitan Oleate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Propyl Gallate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Aminomethyl Propanol • Silica • Ascorbic Acid • Parfum • BHT • Citric Acid • Tin Oxide • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • CI 77891
Water • Coconut Alkanes • Methylheptyl Isostearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Isohexadecane • Butylene Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Squalane • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture • Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Glycol Distearate • Polyacrylamide • Oleth-20 • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Caprylyl Glycol • Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine • Propylene Glycol Stearate • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Propanediol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Laureth-7 • Disodium EDTA • Ethyl Ferulate • Myristyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Phospholipids • Sodium Hyaluronate • Isostearic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Hexylene Glycol • C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters • Lauryl Alcohol • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Parfum
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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 WaterStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Coconut Alkanes is created from the fatty-acids of coconut oil. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates from the skin.
Coconut Alkanes is an emollient and solvent. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft and hydrated. Solvents help distribute and mix other ingredients. This ensures a more even consistency.
Coconut Alkanes may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Coconut AlkanesStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 HyaluronateStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 GlycerinStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 48.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumStriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi Correct Serum contains this as ingredient number 57.
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.
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