TheraSkin Vitacid 0,05% Versus Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Vitanol-A 0.5% Cream
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
TheraSkin Vitacid 0,05% 26 ingredients
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Vitanol-A 0.5% Cream 19 ingredients
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TheraSkin Vitacid 0,05% 26 ingredients
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Vitanol-A 0.5% Cream 19 ingredients
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
PPG-7/Succinic Acid Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingImidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Petrolatum
Emollient
PPG-14 Butyl Ether
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Oleth-10 Phosphate
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, PPG-7/Succinic Acid Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Petrolatum, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, BHT, Decyl Oleate, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone, Parfum, Water
Tretinoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHA
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningTretinoin, Cetyl Alcohol, BHA, BHT, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ectoin, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Polysorbate 60, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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