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Vivant skin care Exfol-A Versus Obagi Retinol 1.0

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on January 22, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Vivant skin care Exfol-A 16 ingredients

Obagi Retinol 1.0 39 ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Vivant skin care Exfol-A 16 ingredients

Obagi Retinol 1.0 39 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Retinol 1.0

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.

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BHT
Antioxidant, Masking

BHT 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 BHT

When to use

Vivant skin care Exfol-A 16 ingredients

Obagi Retinol 1.0 39 ingredients

3 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
100% use every day
37 Routines
5% use in am
95% use in pm
62% use every day
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