Comparison between SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 vs. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1

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Ingredients in both products 8
Components only in SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 26
Uniqueness: 76.5%
Components only in Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 39
Uniqueness: 83.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
3
Glycerin
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Isododecane
5
Niacinamide
5
Cetearyl Olivate
6
Polyacrylate-13
6
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7
Squalane
7
Cetearyl Alcohol
8
Retinol (Vitamin A)
8
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Nutrifying, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0:
Pore Shrinking, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Regeneration, Hair protection
Effects unique for Crystal Retinal 1:
Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Anti dandruff, Hair conditioning, Hair strengthening, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition
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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
10 out of 34
29%
chemical
20 out of 34
59%
natural
12 out of 47
26%
chemical
28 out of 47
60%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#181,2-Hexanediol#46
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#28
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#11

Detailed view

SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 vs. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1
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.

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