VT Cosmetics Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 Versus Missha Time Revolution Retinol 1000 Shot Spicule Serum
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
VT Cosmetics Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 47 ingredients
Missha Time Revolution Retinol 1000 Shot Spicule Serum 76 ingredients
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VT Cosmetics Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 47 ingredients
Missha Time Revolution Retinol 1000 Shot Spicule Serum 76 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Silica
Abrasive
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyisobutene, Silica, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Allantoin, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Propolis Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Asiaticoside, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventDiglycerin
HumectantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantPolyvinyl Alcohol
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Silicate
BufferingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Diglycerin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Retinol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Silicate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Bacillus Ferment, Arginine, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
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 WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideButylene 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.
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 preservatives
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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolXanthan 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 GumAdenosine 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 HyaluronateRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolIngredient Ratings
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VT Cosmetics Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 47 ingredients
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VT Cosmetics Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 47 ingredients
This is a really good way to incorporate a retinoid into your routine. It’s been really gentle on my skin for daily use. The only reason I wouldn’t repurchase is because I’d want to use a stronger retinoid with another reedle shot variant once I finish this.
