12
Shared Ingredients
Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 vs SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5
Comparing Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 versus SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
27
Unique to Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5
25
Unique to SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5
Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 12 ingredients in common. Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 has 27 unique ingredients while SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5 has 25.
Skin Safety Profile
4%
Comedogenic
25 rated
97%
Safe
36 rated
12%
Irritant
34 rated
Based on 36 rated ingredient s
14%
Comedogenic
22 rated
97%
Safe
34 rated
12%
Irritant
33 rated
Based on 34 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (12)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5
Glyceryl StearateCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIRStearic AcidCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRStearyl AlcoholCSIRDimethiconeCSIRCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCSIRCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCSIRCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCSIRAscorbic AcidCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRCyclohexasiloxaneCSIRSorbitolCSIRBHTCSIRAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCSIRDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCSIRDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCSIRTriethanolamineCSIRCarbomerCSIRGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRA type of green tea extractCSIRVitamin CCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5
Cetyl EthylhexanoateCSIRGlycine Soja OilCSIRNiacinamideCSIRPolyacrylate-13CSIRSqualaneCSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8CSIRDunaliella Salina ExtractCSIRMagnolia Grandiflora Bark ExtractCSIRTocopherolCSIRTocotrienolsCSIRCeramide 3CSIRPhytosterolsCSIRSqualeneCSIROryza Sativa Bran WaxCSIROryza Sativa CeraCSIRCetyl PalmitateCSIRLaureth-23CSIRTrideceth-6 PhosphateCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRDicaprylyl EtherCSIRLauryl AlcoholCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRDextranCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRVitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5 better than SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5 for sensitive skin?
By comparing 360 Retinol 0.5 and Retinol Complex 0.5 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, 360 Retinol 0.5 or Retinol Complex 0.5, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both 360 Retinol 0.5 and Retinol Complex 0.5. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do 360 Retinol 0.5 and Retinol Complex 0.5 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either 360 Retinol 0.5 or Retinol Complex 0.5.
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