Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream versus Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum .
Last updated on August 01, 2023. Published on October 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Ingredient Info
Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream 39 ingredients
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum 24 ingredients
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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
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Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream 39 ingredients
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream 39 ingredients
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum 24 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Coco-Caprylate • Propanediol • Oryza Sativa Starch • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Bakuchiol • Retinal • Hyaluronic Acid • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Mannitol • Cholesterol • Phosphatidylcholine • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Carbomer • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Peg-75 Stearate • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Decyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Lactate • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Ellagic Acid • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Retinol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Phosphatidylcholine • Mannitol • Lecithin • Cholesterol • BHA • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Decyl Glucoside • BHT • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Phosphatidylcholine is a type of phospholipid. Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids are skin-replenishing.
This ingredient can be found in the Lecithin of soybeans.
Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine.
Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTransparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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