VT Cosmetics Cica Reti-A Essence 0.1 Versus CKD GUARANTEED Retino Collagen Small Molecule 300 Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
VT Cosmetics Cica Reti-A Essence 0.1 42 ingredients
CKD GUARANTEED Retino Collagen Small Molecule 300 Cream 92 ingredients
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VT Cosmetics Cica Reti-A Essence 0.1 42 ingredients
CKD GUARANTEED Retino Collagen Small Molecule 300 Cream 92 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Betaine, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Adenosine, Polyisobutene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Bakuchiol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Retinol, BHT, Propolis Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Soluble Collagen 53%
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlanine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lysine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Laurate
CleansingTyrosine
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingProline
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Elastin
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cysteine
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGeraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Soluble Collagen 53%, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Water, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dipropylene Glycol, Beeswax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Jojoba Esters, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetyl Alcohol, Lysine, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Valine, Threonine, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Laurate, Tyrosine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Retinal, Lauric Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycine, Sucrose Distearate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Proline, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Isoleucine, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Elastin, Phospholipids, Methionine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Cysteine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient that helps make your skin smooth and hydrated. It specializes in creating a non-oily and "wet" feeling on skin.
This ingredient comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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