Comparison between PCA SKIN Intensive Age Refining Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night vs. SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5
- 45 components -
- 34 components -
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Ingredients in both products 14
Components only in PCA SKIN Intensive Age Refining Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night 31
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE and 26 more.
Uniqueness: 68.9%
Components only in SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 20
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane and 15 more.
Uniqueness: 58.8%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
3
Glycerin
3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
4
Niacinamide
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Niacinamide
6
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
6
Polyacrylate-13
7
Isoamyl Laurate
7
Squalane
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
8
Retinol (Vitamin A)
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Regeneration, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Intensive Age Refining Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night:
Cleansing, Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulatingEffects unique for Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5:
No unique effects found
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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
11 out of 45
24%
chemical
27 out of 45
60%
natural
10 out of 34
29%
chemical
20 out of 34
59%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Panthenol#10Butylene Glycol#20Tocopherol#29Sodium Hyaluronate#44
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#16Citric Acid#42
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Tocopherol#12Glycerin#20Butylene Glycol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#3Laureth-23#24
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#8
Detailed view
PCA SKIN Intensive Age Refining Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night vs. SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 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.
