Comparison between Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum vs. CeraVe Intensive Stretch Marks Cream

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65 Ingredients 44

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cyclohexasiloxane
2
Glycerin
3
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Glycerin
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
5
Methylpropanediol
5
Ceteareth-20
6
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Panthenol
7
Niacinamide
7
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
8
Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)
8
Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Extract
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Uniqueness57 out of 65
87.7%
Uniqueness36 out of 44
81.8%

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
19 out of 65
29%
chemical
34 out of 65
52%
natural
13 out of 44
30%
chemical
28 out of 44
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 9Negative: 0
Glycerin#41,2-Hexanediol#6Panthenol#9Palmitic Acid#26Butylene Glycol#32Beta-Glucan#37Collagen#40Tocopherol#44Propylene Glycol#52
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Glyceryl Stearate SE#24Stearic Acid#28Myristic Acid#41
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#30
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Panthenol#6Sodium PCA#301,2-Hexanediol#43
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 2
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#19Salicylic Acid#23Petrolatum#11Isopropyl Myristate#33
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Lactic Acid#21Salicylic Acid#23

Detailed view

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum vs. CeraVe Intensive Stretch Marks Cream
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

#2Cyclohexasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Glycerin

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 3

#3Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Cetearyl 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.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

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.

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#4Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Ceteareth-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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