Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex - Beginner's Version Versus Minimalist Retinol 0.3%
Updated on April 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 28 ingredients
Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 28 ingredients
Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate 1%
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids 0.5%
Skin ConditioningPanthenol 0.5%
Skin Conditioning
Betaine 0.5%
Humectant
Tocopherol 0.5%
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientBakuchiol 0.5%
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1 0.3%
Skin ConditioningEctoin 0.3%
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin 0.2%
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinal 0.03%
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate 1%, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Phospholipids 0.5%, Panthenol 0.5%, Betaine 0.5%, Tocopherol 0.5%, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Bakuchiol 0.5%, Biosaccharide Gum-1 0.3%, Ectoin 0.3%, Allantoin 0.2%, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinal 0.03%, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Triheptanoin yet.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 28 ingredients
Minimalist Retinol 0.3% 11 ingredients
