
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Helps to prevent acne caused by sebum accumlation.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
“Contains 7 kinds of Hyaluronic Acid to keep skin hydrated.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cholesterol.
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractUsed to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Hydrogenated polydecene, 1,2-hexanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl alcohol, Arachidyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Behenyl alcohol, Peg-4 olivate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Arachidyl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Panthenol, Sodium polyacrylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Disodium edta, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Alcohol, Trideceth-6, Polysorbate 20, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Retinol, Glucose, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Amber powder, Curcuma longa root extract, Cholesterol, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Brassica campestris sterols, Corallina officinalis extract, Peg-5 rapeseed sterol, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cetyl phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ElishacoyTetraforce CreamYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXThe Retinol 0.1 Cream | No7Pure Retinol Night Repair Cream | Oz NaturalsRetinol Anti Wrinkle Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 92% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $11.73 | $18.18+$6.45 | $30.00+$18.27 | $21.09+$9.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 18 | 5 of 18 | 5 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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