Comparison between Indeed Labs Retinol Reface vs. AlumierMD Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.5

Find out which product is better for your skin.

33 Ingredients 39

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dimethicone
2
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
3
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
3
Glycerin
4
Isononyl Isononanoate
4
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Alcohol Denatured
6
Propanediol
6
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
7
Caprylyl Methicone
7
Niacinamide
8
Cetyl Alcohol
8
Retinol (Vitamin A)
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Uniqueness26 out of 33
78.8%
Uniqueness32 out of 39
82.1%

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
9 out of 33
27%
chemical
22 out of 33
67%
natural
7 out of 39
18%
chemical
24 out of 39
62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#9Tocopherol#30Butylene Glycol#31
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#10Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#23
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#14Butylene Glycol#28Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#8Citric Acid#35

Detailed view

Indeed Labs Retinol Reface vs. AlumierMD Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.5
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

#2Dimethicone

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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#2Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin
Position 3

#3Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#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.

Position 4

#4Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#5Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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