Comparison between Equate Beauty Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

36 Ingredients 34

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Propanediol
3
Ethoxydiglycol
3
Dimethicone
4
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Niacinamide
6
Dimethicone
6
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
7
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
8
Biosaccharide Gum-1
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Uniqueness15 out of 36
41.7%
Uniqueness13 out of 34
38.2%

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
10 out of 36
28%
chemical
21 out of 36
58%
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: 1Negative: 1
Sodium Hyaluronate#19Alcohol Denatured#30
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#31
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

Equate Beauty Resurfacing 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.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 3

#3Ethoxydiglycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#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.

Position 4

#4Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#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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