8
Shared Ingredients
MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum vs MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
Comparing MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum versus MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
26
Unique to MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum
44
Unique to MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 8 ingredients in common. MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum has 26 unique ingredients while MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum has 44.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
14 rated
73%
Safe
33 rated
41%
Irritant
32 rated
Based on 33 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 (8)
1
Ingredients — Unique to MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum
Glycolic AcidCSIRHamamelis Virginiana WaterCSIRLactic AcidCSIRBetaineCSIRNiacinamideCSIRSuccinic AcidCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRPhytic AcidCSIRCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRCarrageenanCSIRTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSodium MetabisulfiteCSIRPeg-60 Almond GlyceridesCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRMentha Piperita OilCSIRMentha Viridis Leaf OilCSIRArtemisia absinthium oilCSIRTagetes Minuta Flower OilCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRCarbomerCSIRNordihydroguaiaretic AcidCSIROleanolic AcidCSIRLimoneneCSIRLinaloolCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum
Prunus mume extractCSIRCetearyl EthylhexanoateCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 StearateCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 LaurateCSIRPolyglyceryl-10 OleateCSIRBrassica Campestris Seed OilCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRGlyceryl Stearate CitrateCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRTocopherolCSIRInulinCSIRCopernicia Cerifera WaxCSIRSclerotium GumCSIRSorbitan PalmitateCSIRRetinolCSIRSodium PhytateCSIRPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateCSIRGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCSIRPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateCSIRUnspecified form of vitamin cCSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIRGlycosphingolipidsCSIRPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCSIRSuperoxide DismutaseCSIRGlycolipidsCSIRHonokiolCSIRMagnololCSIRTropoloneCSIRDisodium CocoamphodiacetateCSIRHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCSIRAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractCSIROryza Sativa Bran ExtractCSIRFructoseCSIRGlucoseCSIRSucroseCSIREthyl FerulateCSIRHumulus Lupulus ExtractCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIRVitamin ECSIRSunflower Seed OilCSIRMarshmallow root extractCSIRRice bran extractCSIRHops extractCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum better than MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Resurfacing 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, Resurfacing Serum or retinol correcting serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Resurfacing Serum and retinol correcting serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Resurfacing Serum and retinol correcting serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Resurfacing Serum or retinol correcting serum.
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