Comparison between CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. Galderma Aklief Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

34 Ingredients 11

1
Water
1
Trifarotene
2
Propanediol
2
Allantoin
3
Dimethicone
3
Copolymer Of Acrylamide
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate-Vp-Crosspolymer
5
Niacinamide
5
Isohexadecane (Dispersion)
6
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
6
Cyclomethicone
7
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
7
Ethanol
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
8
Medium-Chain Triglycerides
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Uniqueness32 out of 34
94.1%
Uniqueness9 out of 11
81.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 34
24%
chemical
20 out of 34
59%
natural
1 out of 11
9%
chemical
5 out of 11
45%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Sodium Hyaluronate#20Alcohol Denatured#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Myristate#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#19Citric Acid#27
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Allantoin#2Propylene Glycol#10
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#2Ethanol#7

Detailed view

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. Galderma Aklief Cream
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Trifarotene

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#2Allantoin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Moisturizing
Pore Shrinking
Softening
Soothing
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Allantoin usually doesn’t catch too much attention, but it is an essential ingredient for sensitive, dry, and problem skin. It is a good moisturizer that makes skin hydrated. But manufacturers love it because of its strong soothing effect. It also exfoliates dead cells, stimulates recovery of your skin, and helps to protect the skin from the sun, frost, and similar negative impacts.

The component is researched very well and its soothing activity is confirmed by scientists. Used in concentration between 0.5-2%.

Position 3

#3Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#3Copolymer Of Acrylamide

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate-Vp-Crosspolymer

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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#5Isohexadecane (Dispersion)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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