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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TheSkinlist Retinal Booster Night Perfecting Lotion versus Endocare Renewal Retinol Serum - 0.2% Pure Retinol .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on October 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Serum

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

Serum

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

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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 (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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TheSkinlist Retinal Booster Night Perfecting Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Endocare Renewal Retinol Serum - 0.2% Pure Retinol contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

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TheSkinlist Retinal Booster Night Perfecting Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

Endocare Renewal Retinol Serum - 0.2% Pure Retinol contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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TheSkinlist Retinal Booster Night Perfecting Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.

Endocare Renewal Retinol Serum - 0.2% Pure Retinol contains this as ingredient number 26.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.

Why is retinol famous?

It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.

Retinol is proven to:

This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).

Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. 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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TheSkinlist Retinal Booster Night Perfecting Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Endocare Renewal Retinol Serum - 0.2% Pure Retinol contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

55% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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