Comparison between Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion vs. Nécessaire The Body Retinol

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 41

1
Water
1
Water
2
Isopentyldiol
2
Glycolic Acid
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
3
Mandelic Acid
4
Cetyl Alcohol
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Glycerin
6
Stearyl Alcohol
6
Cetearyl Alcohol
7
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
7
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8
Retinol (Vitamin A)
8
Sodium Hydroxide
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Uniqueness16 out of 24
66.7%
Uniqueness33 out of 41
80.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 24
46%
chemical
9 out of 24
38%
natural
9 out of 41
22%
chemical
24 out of 41
59%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Stearyl Alcohol#6Tocopherol#101,2-Hexanediol#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#8Citric Acid#19
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#51,2-Hexanediol#10Tocopherol#23Sodium Hyaluronate#36
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#2Coconut Alkanes#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#2Retinol (Vitamin A)#18

Detailed view

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion vs. Nécessaire The Body Retinol
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

#2Isopentyldiol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
Position 3

#3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Moisturising
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Mandelic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Antimicrobial agent
Cleansing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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#4Caprylic/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.

Position 5

#5Cetearyl 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.

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#5Glycerin

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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