Comparison between Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream vs. LION Pair Acne Cream W

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 12

1
Water
1
Ibuprofen Piconol
2
C13-16 Isoparaffin
2
O-Cymen-5-Ol
3
Glycerin
3
Stearyl Alcohol
4
Diheptyl Succinate
4
Polysorbate-60
5
Heptyl Undecylenate
5
Disodium Edetate
6
1,2-Hexanediol-
6
Parabens
7
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​vp Copolymer-
7
Diisopropanolamine
8
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate-
8
Octyldodecanol
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Uniqueness23 out of 23
100.0%
Uniqueness12 out of 12
100.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 23
26%
chemical
4 out of 23
17%
natural
0 out of 12
0%
chemical
4 out of 12
33%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#3
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Stearyl Alcohol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream vs. LION Pair Acne Cream W
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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#1Ibuprofen Piconol

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2C13-16 Isoparaffin

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2O-Cymen-5-Ol

Origin: No information
Role: Biocide, Preservative
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Stearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Stearyl Alcohol creates a barrier on the skin's surface lowering the evaporation of water and making it hydrated for a longer time. This barrier helps the skin to recover after deep cleansing. It also makes the skin look smooth. Though it belongs to alcohols, it's a fatty alcohol and it doesn't make your skin dry.

Position 4

#4Diheptyl Succinate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Polysorbate-60

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Soothing
Antiseptic
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate-60 is an emulsifier, foam stabilizer, and surfactant. It’s considered to be safe but if the product contains PEG ingredients, Polysorbate may produce 1,4-Dioxane which can be harmful to your health.

Position 5

#5Heptyl Undecylenate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Disodium Edetate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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