Tatcha The Pearl Versus Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Geranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrogen Dimethicone
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Silk Powder, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sericin, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Niacinamide, Royal Jelly Extract, Lonicera Japonica Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natto Gum, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientInulin
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose
AbsorbentFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Triolein, Retinal, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Glyceryl Dioleate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Arginine, Propanediol, Cellulose Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Ubiquinone, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Inulin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum 44 ingredients
