Comparison between The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% In Squalane vs. Beauty Of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

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8 Ingredients 21

1
Squalane
1
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Water
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
3
Rosa Centifolia (Cabbage Rose) Flower Water
4
Retinol (Vitamin A)
4
Glycerin
5
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
6
Niacinamide
7
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
7
1,2-Hexanediol
8
BHT
8
Caprylyl Glycol
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Uniqueness8 out of 8
100.0%
Uniqueness21 out of 21
100.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 8
50%
chemical
2 out of 8
25%
natural
7 out of 21
33%
chemical
10 out of 21
48%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#4
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Butylene Glycol#51,2-Hexanediol#7Sodium Hyaluronate#11Allantoin#15
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#15

Detailed view

The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% In Squalane vs. Beauty Of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal
Position 1

#1Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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#1Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#2Water

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 3

#3Simmondsia 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.

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#3Rosa Centifolia (Cabbage Rose) Flower Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Retinol (Vitamin A)

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

Position 5

#5Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Butylene 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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