The INKEY List Retinol Serum Versus LUSH Celestial Self-Preserving Moisturiser
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The INKEY List Retinol Serum 31 ingredients
LUSH Celestial Self-Preserving Moisturiser 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The INKEY List Retinol Serum 31 ingredients
LUSH Celestial Self-Preserving Moisturiser 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Retinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja Sterols, Retinyl Acetate, Dimethicone, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Illipe Butter
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingVanillin
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Illipe Butter, Alcohol Denat., Stearic Acid, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Vanillin, Benzoic Acid, Triethanolamine
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.
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The INKEY List Retinol Serum 31 ingredients
LUSH Celestial Self-Preserving Moisturiser 16 ingredients
