8
Shared Ingredients
Skinstitut Retinol Serum vs StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil
Comparing Skinstitut Retinol Serum versus StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
43
Unique to Skinstitut Retinol Serum
25
Unique to StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil
Skinstitut Retinol Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Skinstitut Retinol Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 8 ingredients in common. Skinstitut Retinol Serum has 43 unique ingredients while StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil has 25.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
85%
Safe
46 rated
24%
Irritant
41 rated
Based on 46 rated ingredient s
17%
Comedogenic
12 rated
72%
Safe
29 rated
41%
Irritant
27 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 (8)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Skinstitut Retinol Serum
WaterCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIRGlycerinCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRPistacia Vera Seed OilCSIREthoxydiglycolCSIRHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRHydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesCSIRDimethicone CrosspolymerCSIRArginineCSIRTrehaloseCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRDisodium Adenosine TriphosphateCSIRMannitolCSIRPyridoxine HclCSIRRnaCSIRMoringa Oleifera Leaf ExtractCSIRAlcoholCSIRHistidine HclCSIREpilobium Angustifolium Leaf ExtractCSIRDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateCSIRTetrahydropiperineCSIRPhenylalanineCSIRPanthenolCSIRSorbic AcidCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRRuscus Aculeatus Root ExtractCSIRCentella Asiatica ExtractCSIRCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCSIRAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractCSIRLeontopodium Alpinum Flower ExtractCSIRTyrosineCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRHeptaneCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRAmmonium GlycyrrhizateCSIRAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCSIRGeraniolCSIRLinaloolCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRShea Butter Ethyl EstersCSIRIsopropyl PalmitateCSIRMyristyl NicotinateCSIRSalvia Hispanica Seed OilCSIROryza Sativa Bran ExtractCSIRSchisandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractCSIRHelianthus Annuus ExtractCSIRRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCSIRHaematococcus Pluvialis ExtractCSIRAesculus Hippocastanum Bark ExtractCSIRElaeis Guineensis OilCSIRAscorbic AcidCSIRGossypium Herbaceum Seed OilCSIRBakuchiolCSIRBidens Pilosa ExtractCSIRPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateCSIRLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilCSIRStearyl GlycyrrhetinateCSIRBenzyl BenzoateCSIRLimoneneCSIRCitralCSIRRice bran extractCSIRRosemary ExtractCSIRVitamin CCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skinstitut Retinol Serum better than StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil for sensitive skin?
By comparing Retinol Serum and S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil 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 Serum or S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Retinol Serum and S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Retinol Serum and S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Retinol Serum or S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil.
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