Comparison between The Inkey List Retinol Serum vs. Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR AntiWrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

31 Ingredients 43

1
Water
1
Retinol (Vitamin A)
2
Glycerin
2
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Glycerin†
4
Propanediol
4
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
5
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
5
Coconut Alkanes†
6
Dimethicone
6
Glyceryl Stearate†
7
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7
Stearic Acid†
8
Caprylyl Glycol
8
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice
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Uniqueness30 out of 31
96.8%
Uniqueness42 out of 43
97.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 31
26%
chemical
19 out of 31
61%
natural
9 out of 43
21%
chemical
6 out of 43
14%

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Phospholipids#9Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#13Tocopherol#16
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#23
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#4Panthenol#24Allantoin#34
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#34
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Allantoin#34Titanium Dioxide#35Retinol (Vitamin A)#1

Detailed view

The Inkey List Retinol Serum vs. Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR AntiWrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum
Position 1

#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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#1Retinol (Vitamin A)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Nutrifying
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 9 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 2

#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.

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#2Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.
Position 3

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Glycerin†

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#4Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidants
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
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.

Position 5

#5Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Coconut Alkanes†

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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