9
Shared Ingredients
Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 vs SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
Comparing Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 versus SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
25
Unique to Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
27
Unique to SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
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 9 ingredients in common. Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 has 25 unique ingredients while SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 has 27.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
84%
Safe
32 rated
10%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 32 rated ingredient s
14%
Comedogenic
21 rated
97%
Safe
33 rated
13%
Irritant
32 rated
Based on 33 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 Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0
DiglycerinCSIRTrideceth-9CSIREthylhexyl MethoxycryleneCSIRPanthenolCSIRAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRAllantoinCSIRCholesterolCSIRZinc PCACSIRManganese PCACSIRMagnesium PCACSIRSodium PCACSIRSphingolipidsCSIRPhospholipidsCSIRLecithinCSIRHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRPropanediolCSIRT-Butyl AlcoholCSIRBHTCSIRBHACSIRCi 14700CSIRCi 60730CSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
Cetyl EthylhexanoateCSIRGlycine Soja OilCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRNiacinamideCSIRPolyacrylate-13CSIRSqualaneCSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8CSIRDunaliella Salina ExtractCSIRMagnolia Grandiflora Bark ExtractCSIRTocotrienolsCSIRCeramide 3CSIRBisabololCSIRPhytosterolsCSIRSqualeneCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIROryza Sativa Bran CeraCSIRGlycerinCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRCetyl PalmitateCSIRLaureth-23CSIRTrideceth-6 PhosphateCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRDicaprylyl EtherCSIRLauryl AlcoholCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRDextranCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 better than SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Activ Retinol 1.0 and Retinol Complex 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 1.0 or Retinol Complex 1.0, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Activ Retinol 1.0 and Retinol Complex 1.0. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Activ Retinol 1.0 and Retinol Complex 1.0 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Activ Retinol 1.0 or Retinol Complex 1.0.
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