2
Shared Ingredients
iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream vs RETINOL Serum
Comparing iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream versus RETINOL Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
11
Unique to iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream
14
Unique to RETINOL Serum
RETINOL Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Both products have a similar irritancy profile (33% of rated ingredients score ≥ 3). Both products share 2 ingredients in common. iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream has 11 unique ingredients while RETINOL Serum has 14.
Skin Safety Profile
22%
Comedogenic
9 rated
77%
Safe
13 rated
33%
Irritant
12 rated
Based on 13 rated ingredient s
13%
Comedogenic
8 rated
67%
Safe
12 rated
33%
Irritant
12 rated
Based on 12 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
ReTrieve Cream Benefits
✓Reduces Large Pores!May Worsen Eczema✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting✓Has scar-healing properties✓Improves skin texture✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Has skin-brightening properties!May trigger acne for some skin types!May cause dryness for some skin types✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types
Serum Benefits
No effect data available for this product.
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (2)
1
Ingredients — Unique to iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream
2
Ingredients — Unique to RETINOL Serum
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilCSIRHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCSIRPersea Gratissima OilCSIRCocos Nucifera OilCSIRSqualaneCSIRElaeis guineensis extractCSIRParfumCSIRRosmarinus officinalis oilCSIRRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCSIRBHTCSIRLimoneneCSIRSunflower Seed OilCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream better than RETINOL Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing ReTrieve Cream and 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, ReTrieve Cream or Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both ReTrieve Cream and Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do ReTrieve Cream and Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either ReTrieve Cream or Serum.
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