6
Shared Ingredients
Dermalogica Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum vs DermExcel Retinol serum
Comparing Dermalogica Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum versus DermExcel Retinol serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
42
Unique to Dermalogica Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum
10
Unique to DermExcel Retinol serum
DermExcel Retinol serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. DermExcel Retinol serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 6 ingredients in common. Dermalogica Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum has 42 unique ingredients while DermExcel Retinol serum has 10.
Skin Safety Profile
6%
Comedogenic
17 rated
76%
Safe
42 rated
33%
Irritant
40 rated
Based on 42 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
7 rated
93%
Safe
15 rated
15%
Irritant
13 rated
Based on 15 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 Dermalogica Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum
SqualaneCSIRHexyldecanolCSIRPropanediolCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRHydroxyacetophenoneCSIRRetinolCSIRHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCSIRRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCSIRPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCSIRAniba Rosodora Wood OilCSIREucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCSIRSantalum Album OilCSIROryza Sativa Bran ExtractCSIRHelianthus Annuus ExtractCSIRCupressus Sempervirens OilCSIRJuniperus Virginiana OilCSIRAbies Sibirica OilCSIRTocopherolCSIRBeta-GlucanCSIRBHTCSIRCeramide NPCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRCetyl PalmitateCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCSIRHydroxystearic AcidCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRSorbitan IsostearateCSIRLaureth-23CSIRTrideceth-6 PhosphateCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRCitric AcidCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRBenzyl AlcoholCSIRLinaloolCSIRSunflower Seed OilCSIRRosemary ExtractCSIRRice bran extractCSIRCedarwood oilCSIRVitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to DermExcel Retinol serum
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermalogica Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum better than DermExcel Retinol serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum and Retinol 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, Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum or Retinol serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum and Retinol serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum and Retinol serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum or Retinol serum.
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