Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener versus Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum .
Last updated on March 01, 2024. Published on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 49 ingredients
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum 37 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 49 ingredients
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum 37 ingredients
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- Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76
- Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-2
- Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1
- Nicotiana Benthamiana Sh-Polypeptide-15 Hexapeptide-40
- Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
- Nicotiana Benthamiana Rh-Oligopeptide-1
- Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-5
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 49 ingredients
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum 37 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Steareth-20 • Pentylene Glycol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer • Polysorbate 20 • Retinol • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Bakuchiol • Acetyl Glucosamine • Cetearyl Glucoside • Lecithin • Polyisobutene • Alcohol • Glutathione • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol • Bisabolol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Silica • Polysorbate 80 • BHA • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Disodium EDTA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Gluconolactone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Sulfite • Sodium Metabisulfite • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Soy Isoflavones • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Citral • Coumarin
Water • Glycerin • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Propanediol • Lecithin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76 • Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-2 • Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 • Nicotiana Benthamiana Sh-Polypeptide-15 Hexapeptide-40 • Alcohol • Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 • Carbomer • Centella Asiatica Extract • Dextran • Dipotassium Phosphate • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ergothioneine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrochloric Acid • Nicotiana Benthamiana Rh-Oligopeptide-1 • Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-5 • Nicotiana Benthamiana Sh-Polypedtide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 20 • Potassium Phosphate • Quercetin • Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Cholate • Triethanolamine • Tromethamine • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Disodium 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 EDTAZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 33.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcetateZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
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ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 49 ingredients
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum 37 ingredients
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ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 49 ingredients
Sesderma Factor G Renew Serum 37 ingredients
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