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Shared Ingredients
SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream vs SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
Comparing SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream versus SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
21
Unique to SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream
31
Unique to SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 5 ingredients in common. SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream has 21 unique ingredients while SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 has 31.
Skin Safety Profile
11%
Comedogenic
18 rated
92%
Safe
26 rated
22%
Irritant
23 rated
Based on 26 rated ingredient s
14%
Comedogenic
21 rated
97%
Safe
33 rated
13%
Irritant
32 rated
Based on 33 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (5)
1
Ingredients — Unique to SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream
PropanediolCSIRDimethiconeCSIRCetearyl EthylhexanoateCSIRAlcohol Denat.CSIRAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCSIRDipropylene GlycolCSIRAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCSIRAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerCSIRHydrogenated LecithinCSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRIsopropyl MyristateCSIRSodium CitrateCSIRBoswellia Serrata GumCSIRPolysorbate 80CSIRBHTCSIRDimethiconolCSIRTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCSIRSorbitan OleateCSIRCitric AcidCSIRPropyl GallateCSIR
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Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
Cetyl EthylhexanoateCSIRGlycine Soja OilCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRNiacinamideCSIRPolyacrylate-13CSIRSqualaneCSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8CSIRDunaliella Salina ExtractCSIRMagnolia Grandiflora Bark ExtractCSIRTocopherolCSIRTocotrienolsCSIRCeramide 3CSIRPhytosterolsCSIRSqualeneCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIROryza Sativa Bran CeraCSIRGlycerinCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRCetyl PalmitateCSIRLaureth-23CSIRTrideceth-6 PhosphateCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRDicaprylyl EtherCSIRLauryl AlcoholCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRDextranCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRDisodium EDTACSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRVitamin ECSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream better than SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream and Retinol Complex 1.0 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 1.0 Retinol face cream or Retinol Complex 1.0, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream and Retinol Complex 1.0. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream and Retinol Complex 1.0 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Retinol 1.0 Retinol face cream or Retinol Complex 1.0.
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