3
Shared Ingredients
RETINOL Serum vs The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
Comparing RETINOL Serum versus The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
13
Unique to RETINOL Serum
29
Unique to The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 3 ingredients in common. RETINOL Serum has 13 unique ingredients while The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum has 29.
Skin Safety Profile
13%
Comedogenic
8 rated
67%
Safe
12 rated
33%
Irritant
12 rated
Based on 12 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
93%
Safe
29 rated
14%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 29 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (3)
1
Ingredients — Unique to RETINOL Serum
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilCSIRHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCSIRPersea Gratissima OilCSIRCocos Nucifera OilCSIRElaeis guineensis extractCSIRRetinyl PalmitateCSIRParfumCSIRRosmarinus officinalis oilCSIRRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCSIRBHTCSIRLimoneneCSIRSunflower Seed OilCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
WaterCSIRGlycerinCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRPropanediolCSIRDicaprylyl CarbonateCSIRDimethiconeCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRPhospholipidsCSIRCaprylic/Capric GlyceridesCSIRDimethyl IsosorbideCSIRGlycine Soja ExtractCSIRCarbomerCSIRSodium AscorbateCSIRTocopherolCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRGlycolipidsCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRHydroxypinacolone RetinoateCSIRRetinolCSIRLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRHyaluronic AcidCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1CSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRVitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RETINOL Serum better than The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing 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, Serum or Retinol Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Serum and Retinol Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Serum and Retinol Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Serum or Retinol Serum.
Popular Skincare Comparisons
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser vs La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Compare
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum
Compare
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream vs Tatcha The Water Cream
Compare
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA vs Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Serum
Compare
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence vs Beauty of Joseon Repair Serum
Compare
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice & Probiotics vs Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+
Compare