Comparison between SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 vs. SkinMedica Retinol 0.25 Complex
Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 5
Components only in SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 17
Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denatured, Dipropylene Glycol and 12 more.
Uniqueness: 77.3%
Components only in SkinMedica Retinol 0.25 Complex 29
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane and 24 more.
Uniqueness: 85.3%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
3
Dimethicone
3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4
Niacinamide
5
Alcohol Denatured
5
Polyacrylate-13
6
Dipropylene Glycol
6
Squalane
7
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
7
Retinol (Vitamin A)
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
8
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Retinol 0.3:
Cleansing, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulatingEffects unique for Retinol 0.25 Complex:
UV Protection, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Deodorant, Regeneration, Hair protection-- 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
6 out of 22
27%
chemical
15 out of 22
68%
natural
10 out of 34
29%
chemical
21 out of 34
62%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Myristate#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#13Citric Acid#20
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Tocopherol#11Glycerin#19Butylene Glycol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#3Laureth-23#24
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#7
Detailed view
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 vs. SkinMedica Retinol 0.25 Complex
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.
