Comparison between CVS Health Refining Retinol Serum vs. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
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Ingredients in both products 23
Components only in CVS Health Refining Retinol Serum 9
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate-60, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and 4 more.
Uniqueness: 28.1%
Components only in CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 11
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Lecithin and 6 more.
Uniqueness: 32.4%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
2
Propanediol
3
Propanediol
3
Dimethicone
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
5
Sodium Hyaluronate
5
Niacinamide
6
Niacinamide
6
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
7
Dimethicone
7
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
8
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair volumizing, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Refining Retinol Serum:
DeodorantEffects unique for Resurfacing Retinol Serum:
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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 32
25%
chemical
20 out of 32
63%
natural
8 out of 34
24%
chemical
20 out of 34
59%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Sodium Hyaluronate#5Glycerin#23
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Myristate#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#15Citric Acid#32
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
Detailed view
CVS Health Refining Retinol Serum vs. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.
#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.
