The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand Versus Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand versus Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on April 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion

Body Treatment American Brand United States

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Body Treatment

Body treatments are designed to help fix or alleviate skin conditions.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand 38 ingredients

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion 24 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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The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand 38 ingredients

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand 38 ingredients

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion 24 ingredients

Polyisobutene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Paraffinum Liquidum • Lanolin • Petrolatum • Ozokerite • Beeswax • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polyethylene • Retinol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Water • Panthenol • Carnosine • Lithium Magnesium Silicate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Zea Mays Starch • Disodium EDTA • Lecithin • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Allantoin • Peg-8 Isostearate • Aspartame • BHT • Sodium Benzoate • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Albizia Julibrissin Branch/Leaf Extract • Phenylethyl Resorcinol • Sorbitan Stearate • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol

Water • Isopentyldiol • Jojoba Esters • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Retinol • Squalane • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Cetearyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate • Citric Acid • Sodium Gluconate • Glycine Soja Oil • Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate • Phenoxyethanol • Ergothioneine

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand contains this as ingredient number 2.

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand contains this as ingredient number 3.

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Retinol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.

It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.

Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.

Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. 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.

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The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand contains this as ingredient number 12.

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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The Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand contains this as ingredient number 13.

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

Water

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 Glow Fairy Retinol Body Glow Wand contains this as ingredient number 19.

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

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