Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum

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Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum Versus Janssen Retin-A 0.05%

Updated on July 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum

Serum

French Brand France

Janssen Retin-A 0.05%

Prescription

Belgian Brand Belgium

Ingredient Info

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Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients

Janssen Retin-A 0.05% 8 ingredients

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Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients

Janssen Retin-A 0.05% 8 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

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Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Salicylic Acid Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

BHA • Preservative • 5 Benefits • 4 Concerns

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Isononyl Isononanoate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Kaolin Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0

Exfoliant • 2 Benefits

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Zinc Sulfate Antimicrobial, Astringent

Sulfate

Zinc Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

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Bifida Ferment Lysate Skin Conditioning

Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

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Sodium Polyacrylate Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sodium Benzoate Masking, Preservative

Preservative

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.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

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.

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Ascorbyl Glucoside Antioxidant

Vitamin C • Antioxidant • 6 Benefits

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Hydrolyzed Algin

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Algin.

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

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Biosaccharide Gum-1 Skin Conditioning

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.

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Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

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Retin-A 0.05%

Tretinoin

Retinoid • 3 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.

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Peg-8 Stearate Emulsifying, Humectant

3 / 1

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-8 Stearate is an emulsifier and humectant.

3 Com. / 1 Irr.

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Stearyl Alcohol Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

2 / 2

Fatty Alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

2 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Isopropyl Myristate Emollient, Masking

3-5 / 3

3 Concerns

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

3-5 Com. / 3 Irr.

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BHT Antioxidant, Masking

Antioxidant

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

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Sorbic Acid Preservative

Preservative • May worsen Eczema

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

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Tretinoin, Peg-8 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, BHT, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Water

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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!

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Ingredient Ratings

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Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum

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Retin-A 0.05%

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When to use

Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients

Janssen Retin-A 0.05% 8 ingredients

12 Routines

33% use in am

67% use in pm

83% use every day

29 Routines

3% use in am

97% use in pm

69% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

wthtay

1 year ago · Combination Skin

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Like this a lot!
Its my favorite salicylic acid serum! It also has hyaluronic acid so it's not very drying compared to other SA products. And it...

Like this a lot!
Its my favorite salicylic acid serum! It also has hyaluronic acid so it's not very drying compared to other SA products. And it smells so good!