33
Shared Ingredients
Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 0.5 vs Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
Comparing Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 0.5 versus Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
0
Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 0.5
1
Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 33 ingredients in common. Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 0.5 has 0 unique ingredients while Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 has 1.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
84%
Safe
31 rated
11%
Irritant
28 rated
Based on 31 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
84%
Safe
32 rated
10%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 32 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (33)
WaterCSIRDiglycerinCSIRTrideceth-9CSIREthylhexyl MethoxycryleneCSIRPanthenolCSIRRetinolCSIRAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRTocopherolCSIRAllantoinCSIRCholesterolCSIRZinc PCACSIRManganese PCACSIRMagnesium PCACSIRSodium PCACSIRSphingolipidsCSIRPhospholipidsCSIRLecithinCSIRHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRPropanediolCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRT-Butyl AlcoholCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRBHACSIRCi 14700CSIRCi 60730CSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIRVitamin ECSIR
1
Ingredients — Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 0.5
All ingredients are shared with Product 2.
2
Ingredients — Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 0.5 better than Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Activ Retinol 0.5 and Activ Retinol 1.0 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, Activ Retinol 0.5 or Activ Retinol 1.0, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Activ Retinol 0.5 and Activ Retinol 1.0. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Activ Retinol 0.5 and Activ Retinol 1.0 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Activ Retinol 0.5 or Activ Retinol 1.0.
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