6
Shared Ingredients
Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 vs SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3% Cream
Comparing Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 versus SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3% Cream — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
28
Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
16
Unique to SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3% Cream
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 6 ingredients in common. Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 has 28 unique ingredients while SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3% Cream has 16.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
84%
Safe
32 rated
10%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 32 rated ingredient s
7%
Comedogenic
15 rated
91%
Safe
22 rated
25%
Irritant
20 rated
Based on 22 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (6)
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 OilCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRT-Butyl AlcoholCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRBHACSIRCi 14700CSIRCi 60730CSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIRVitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3% Cream
DimethiconeCSIRCetearyl EthylhexanoateCSIRAlcohol Denat.CSIRDipropylene GlycolCSIRAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCSIRHydrogenated LecithinCSIRAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRIsopropyl MyristateCSIRSodium CitrateCSIRBoswellia Serrata GumCSIRDimethiconolCSIRTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCSIRBisabololCSIRCitric AcidCSIRPropyl GallateCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 better than SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3% Cream for sensitive skin?
By comparing Activ Retinol 1.0 and Retinol 0.3% Cream 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 Retinol 0.3% Cream, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Activ Retinol 1.0 and Retinol 0.3% Cream. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Activ Retinol 1.0 and Retinol 0.3% Cream share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Activ Retinol 1.0 or Retinol 0.3% Cream.
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