5
Shared Ingredients
Skinstitut Retinol Serum vs ViolaSkin 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum
Comparing Skinstitut Retinol Serum versus ViolaSkin 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
46
Unique to Skinstitut Retinol Serum
19
Unique to ViolaSkin 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum
Skinstitut Retinol Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. ViolaSkin 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 5 ingredients in common. Skinstitut Retinol Serum has 46 unique ingredients while ViolaSkin 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum has 19.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
85%
Safe
46 rated
24%
Irritant
41 rated
Based on 46 rated ingredient s
13%
Comedogenic
15 rated
95%
Safe
21 rated
14%
Irritant
21 rated
Based on 21 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 Skinstitut Retinol Serum
CyclopentasiloxaneCSIRGlycerinCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRPistacia Vera Seed OilCSIREthoxydiglycolCSIRHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateCSIRTocopherolCSIRHydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRSqualaneCSIRHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesCSIRDimethicone CrosspolymerCSIRArginineCSIRTrehaloseCSIRDisodium Adenosine TriphosphateCSIRMannitolCSIRPyridoxine HclCSIRRnaCSIRMoringa Oleifera Leaf ExtractCSIRParfumCSIRAlcoholCSIRHistidine HclCSIREpilobium Angustifolium Leaf ExtractCSIRDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateCSIRTetrahydropiperineCSIRPhenylalanineCSIRPanthenolCSIRCitric AcidCSIRSorbic AcidCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRRuscus Aculeatus Root ExtractCSIRCentella Asiatica ExtractCSIRCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCSIRAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractCSIRLeontopodium Alpinum Flower ExtractCSIRTyrosineCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRHeptaneCSIRBHTCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRAmmonium GlycyrrhizateCSIRAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCSIRCitronellolCSIRGeraniolCSIRLinaloolCSIRVitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to ViolaSkin 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCSIRPolyglycerin-10CSIRHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractCSIRGanoderma atrum extractCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCSIRTriticum Vulgare Germ OilCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRChitosanCSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIRPhospholipidsCSIRAllantoinCSIRHydroxyethylcelluloseCSIRPotassium PhosphateCSIRChondrus CrispusCSIRGlycine Soja OilCSIRCellulose GumCSIRJojoba OilCSIRWheat Germ OilCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skinstitut Retinol Serum better than ViolaSkin 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Retinol Serum and 2.5 % Retinol Facial 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, Retinol Serum or 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Retinol Serum and 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Retinol Serum and 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Retinol Serum or 2.5 % Retinol Facial Serum.
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