Comparison between Medik8 Retinol 3 Tr Serum vs. La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum
Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 2
Components only in Medik8 Retinol 3 Tr Serum 7
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate and 2 more.
Uniqueness: 77.8%
Components only in La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 20
Uniqueness: 90.9%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
1
Water
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Glycerin
3
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
4
Cyclohexasiloxane
4
Alcohol Denatured
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Pentylene Glycol
6
Tocopheryl Acetate
6
Niacinamide
7
Retinol (Vitamin A)
7
Dimethicone
8
Lecithin
8
Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Softening, Nutrifying, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for Retinol 3 Tr Serum:
Tones up skin, ProtectionEffects unique for Retinol B3 Serum:
UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating-- Show more --
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
3 out of 9
33%
chemical
5 out of 9
56%
natural
6 out of 22
27%
chemical
13 out of 22
59%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#1
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#7
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Sodium Hyaluronate#10Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#19Tocopherol#20Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#11Citric Acid#15
Detailed view
Medik8 Retinol 3 Tr Serum vs. La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum
Position 1
#1Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a great vegetable oil to counter dryness. It reduces inflammation and it’s a very nice ingredient for people with redness, eczema, and rosacea. It’s accepted very well by humans skin because its chemical structure is very similar to sebum. That’s why it will hardly provoke any allergy. It’s a very good helper for people with dry skin.
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#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.
