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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum versus Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum .

Published on January 01, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid 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 sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum

Starts at $31.50
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Buy Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum

Starts at $159.30

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (6)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (6)

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinDimethiconeSqualaneMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCetearyl Alcohol1,2-HexanediolCaprylic AcidPanthenolSorbitan StearateAlanyl GlutaminePeg-40 StearateGlyceryl StearateSerineStearic AcidSilicaEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesButylene GlycolAllantoin TromethamineTocopherolPeg-100 StearateDipotassium GlycyrrhizateStearyl GlycyrrhetinateGlycosphingolipidsGlycine Soja OilCedrolPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Xanthan GumMethoxy Peg-12 RetinamideAlcohol Denat.Sodium MetabisulfiteCI 77891TriethoxycaprylylsilaneMicaCitrus Aurantifolia OilCeramide NPTrisodium EDTARosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCaprylyl CaprylateCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilBeta-GlucanMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilPropolis ExtractCholesterolCI 77491Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSodium Cocoyl GlutamateT-Butyl AlcoholGlyceryl CaprylateCitric AcidPolyglyceryl-6 OleateMyristica Fragrans ExtractAlcoholPropylene GlycolHydrogenated LecithinPolysorbate 20Sodium SurfactinRetinolBrassica Campestris SterolsPeg-5 Rapeseed SterolCeteth-3Ceteth-5Tocopheryl AcetateCetyl PhosphateBHADisodium EDTALimoneneCitronellolLinaloolCitralGeraniol

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 57.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 20

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 59.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Acetate

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum contains this as ingredient number 66.

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

23% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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