Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) versus Aromatica Cica Calming Gel .
Published on March 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Body Lotion
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Ingredient Info
The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) 30 ingredients
Aromatica Cica Calming Gel 7 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) 30 ingredients
Aromatica Cica Calming Gel 7 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) 30 ingredients
Aromatica Cica Calming Gel 7 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Behenyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Lecithin • Glycine Soja Sterols • Retinol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Dimethicone • Acmella Oleracea Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Ascorbic Acid • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium PCA • Ceramide 3 • Niacinamide • Phenethyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Sodium Citrate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholThe Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 23.
Aromatica Cica Calming Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) contains this as ingredient number 24.
Aromatica Cica Calming Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
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The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) 30 ingredients
Aromatica Cica Calming Gel 7 ingredients
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The Purest Solutions Vita-A Rejuvenating Retinol Serum (1% Retinol + Ceramide) 30 ingredients
Aromatica Cica Calming Gel 7 ingredients
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