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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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Serum Turkish Brand Türkiye
Body Lotion South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

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

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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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
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
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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.

1
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Alcohol

The 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.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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

47% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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