Comparison between E.l.f. Youth Boosting Advanced Night Retinoid Serum vs. Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum

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38 Ingredients 42

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
3
PEG-8
3
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
4
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
4
Silica
5
Methyl Gluceth-20
5
Retinol (Vitamin A)
6
Glycereth-26
6
Bakuchiol
7
Butylene Glycol
7
Crithmum Maritimum (Sea Fennel) Extract
8
Diglycerin
8
Glycerin
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Uniqueness26 out of 38
68.4%
Uniqueness30 out of 42
71.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 38
29%
chemical
21 out of 38
55%
natural
18 out of 42
43%
chemical
19 out of 42
45%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#7Tocopherol#14Sodium Hyaluronate#17Glycerin#25
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Hydrolyzed Algin#30
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Hydrolyzed Algin#30
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#8Sodium Hyaluronate#11Tocopherol#31
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil#24Sorbitan Oleate#32
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#5Citric Acid#42

Detailed view

E.l.f. Youth Boosting Advanced Night Retinoid Serum vs. Versed Press Restart Gentle 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.

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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#2Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

Position 3

#3PEG-8

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Anticaking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Surfactant
Softening
Hair conditioning
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#4Silica

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.

Position 5

#5Methyl Gluceth-20

Origin: natural
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Retinol (Vitamin A)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Nutrifying
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 9 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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