13
Shared Ingredients
Functionalab Retinol + Serum vs MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
Comparing Functionalab Retinol + Serum versus MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
33
Unique to Functionalab Retinol + Serum
39
Unique to MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 13 ingredients in common. Functionalab Retinol + Serum has 33 unique ingredients while MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum has 39.
Skin Safety Profile
4%
Comedogenic
24 rated
95%
Safe
42 rated
18%
Irritant
39 rated
Based on 42 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
19 rated
95%
Safe
42 rated
8%
Irritant
38 rated
Based on 42 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (13)
WaterCSIRGlycerinCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIR3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRRetinolCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCSIRXanthan GumCSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
1
Ingredients — Unique to Functionalab Retinol + Serum
Glyceryl StearateCSIRNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateCSIRShea Butter Ethyl EstersCSIRDicaprylyl CarbonateCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRIsododecaneCSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRGlyceryl DilaurateCSIRMagnesium Aluminum SilicateCSIRSteareth-21CSIRVitis Vinifera Seed OilCSIRDisodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl PhosphatesCSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8CSIRCichorium Intybus Root ExtractCSIRRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIRInulin Lauryl CarbamateCSIRSteareth-2CSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRPeg-75 StearateCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRCeteth-20CSIRSteareth-20CSIRBehentrimonium ChlorideCSIRSucrose LaurateCSIRSorbic AcidCSIRBenzoic AcidCSIRDehydroacetic AcidCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRDextranCSIRCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRRosemary ExtractCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
Prunus mume extractCSIRCetearyl EthylhexanoateCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 StearateCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 LaurateCSIRPolyglyceryl-10 OleateCSIRBrassica Campestris Seed OilCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRGlyceryl Stearate CitrateCSIRTocopherolCSIRInulinCSIRCopernicia Cerifera WaxCSIRSclerotium GumCSIRSorbitan PalmitateCSIRSodium PhytateCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateCSIRGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCSIRPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateCSIRUnspecified form of vitamin cCSIRPropanediolCSIRGlycosphingolipidsCSIRSuperoxide DismutaseCSIRGlycolipidsCSIRHonokiolCSIRMagnololCSIRTropoloneCSIRDisodium CocoamphodiacetateCSIRHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCSIRAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractCSIROryza Sativa Bran ExtractCSIRFructoseCSIRGlucoseCSIRSucroseCSIREthyl FerulateCSIRHumulus Lupulus ExtractCSIRVitamin ECSIRSunflower Seed OilCSIRMarshmallow root extractCSIRRice bran extractCSIRHops extractCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Functionalab Retinol + Serum better than MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Retinol + Serum and retinol correcting 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, Retinol + Serum or retinol correcting serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Retinol + Serum and retinol correcting serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Retinol + Serum and retinol correcting serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Retinol + Serum or retinol correcting serum.
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