9
Shared Ingredients
COSRX Retinol Serum vs MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
Comparing COSRX Retinol Serum versus MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
17
Unique to COSRX Retinol Serum
43
Unique to MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 9 ingredients in common. COSRX Retinol Serum has 17 unique ingredients while MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum has 43.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
16 rated
87%
Safe
23 rated
9%
Irritant
22 rated
Based on 23 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
19 rated
95%
Safe
42 rated
8%
Irritant
38 rated
Based on 42 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (9)
1
Ingredients — Unique to COSRX Retinol Serum
Calendula Officinalis ExtractCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRBetaineCSIRDimethiconeCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRRetinyl PalmitateCSIRCetearyl OlivateCSIRPanthenolCSIRArachis Hypogaea OilCSIRSorbitan OlivateCSIRAllantoinCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRHydroxyethylcelluloseCSIRJuniperus Mexicana OilCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRAdenosineCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
WaterCSIRPrunus mume extractCSIRCetearyl EthylhexanoateCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 StearateCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 LaurateCSIRPolyglyceryl-10 OleateCSIRBrassica Campestris Seed OilCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRGlyceryl Stearate CitrateCSIRInulinCSIRCopernicia Cerifera WaxCSIRSclerotium GumCSIRSorbitan PalmitateCSIRRetinolCSIRSodium PhytateCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateCSIRGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCSIRPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateCSIR3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidCSIRUnspecified form of vitamin cCSIRPropanediolCSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIRGlycosphingolipidsCSIRPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCSIRSuperoxide DismutaseCSIRGlycolipidsCSIRHonokiolCSIRMagnololCSIRTropoloneCSIRDisodium CocoamphodiacetateCSIRAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractCSIROryza Sativa Bran ExtractCSIRFructoseCSIRGlucoseCSIRSucroseCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIREthyl FerulateCSIRHumulus Lupulus ExtractCSIRMarshmallow root extractCSIRRice bran extractCSIRHops extractCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COSRX Retinol Serum better than MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Retinol Serum and retinol correcting serum side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Retinol Serum or retinol correcting serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Retinol Serum and retinol correcting serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Retinol Serum and retinol correcting serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Retinol Serum or retinol correcting serum.
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