7
Shared Ingredients
Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 vs Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5
Comparing Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 versus Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
27
Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
32
Unique to Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5
Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 7 ingredients in common. Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 has 27 unique ingredients while Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 has 32.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
84%
Safe
32 rated
10%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 32 rated ingredient s
4%
Comedogenic
25 rated
97%
Safe
36 rated
12%
Irritant
34 rated
Based on 36 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (7)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
DiglycerinCSIRTrideceth-9CSIREthylhexyl MethoxycryleneCSIRPanthenolCSIRAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRTocopherolCSIRAllantoinCSIRCholesterolCSIRZinc PCACSIRManganese PCACSIRMagnesium PCACSIRSodium PCACSIRSphingolipidsCSIRPhospholipidsCSIRLecithinCSIRHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRPropanediolCSIRT-Butyl AlcoholCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRBHACSIRCi 14700CSIRCi 60730CSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIRVitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRStearic AcidCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRStearyl AlcoholCSIRGlycerinCSIRDimethiconeCSIRCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCSIRCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCSIRCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRAscorbic AcidCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRCyclohexasiloxaneCSIRSorbitolCSIRBisabololCSIRAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCSIRDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCSIRDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCSIRTriethanolamineCSIRCarbomerCSIRGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRA type of green tea extractCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIRVitamin CCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 better than Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Activ Retinol 1.0 and 360 Retinol 0.5 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 1.0 or 360 Retinol 0.5, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Activ Retinol 1.0 and 360 Retinol 0.5. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Activ Retinol 1.0 and 360 Retinol 0.5 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Activ Retinol 1.0 or 360 Retinol 0.5.
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