Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum versus StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer .
Published on September 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid and Vitamin C
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 47 ingredients
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer 65 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Pentaerythrityl Distearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Polysorbate 20
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Polysorbate 60
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 🎉
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StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 47 ingredients
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 47 ingredients
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer 65 ingredients
Water • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Glycereth-7 Triacetate • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Ascorbic Acid • Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice • Retinol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Myristyl Nicotinate • Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide • Orobanche Rapum Extract • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Xylitylglucoside • Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Anhydroxylitol • Adenosine • Xylitol • Glucose • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Propanediol • Maltodextrin • Rhizobian Gum • Mica • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool • Geraniol • Citral • Citronellol • Benzyl Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • BHA • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77491 • CI 77891
Water • Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Myristyl Nicotinate • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Pentaerythrityl Distearate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Isosorbide Dicaprylate • Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Cetyl Palmitate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Retinal • Retinol • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Beta-Glucan • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Adenosine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Ceteareth-20 • Bisabolol • Polysorbate 20 • Isohexadecane • Lactic Acid • Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer • Ascorbic Acid • Propyl Gallate • Peg-40 Stearate • Polysilicone-11 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Resveratrol • Disodium EDTA • Aminomethyl Propanol • Parfum • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Citric Acid
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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 Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolStriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 54.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.
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.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolStriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
We don't have a description for Myristyl Nicotinate.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate can be bad for dry skin.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineStriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 55.
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 Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 56.
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 Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 60.
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.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 62.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAStriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 61.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateStriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 46.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 63.
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StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 47 ingredients
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 47 ingredients
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