4
Shared Ingredients
The INKEY List CA Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum vs The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
Comparing The INKEY List CA Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum versus The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
9
Unique to The INKEY List CA Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum
28
Unique to The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 4 ingredients in common. The INKEY List CA Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum has 9 unique ingredients while The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum has 28.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
9 rated
100%
Safe
13 rated
25%
Irritant
12 rated
Based on 13 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 (4)
1
Ingredients — Unique to The INKEY List CA Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum
2
Ingredients — Unique to The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
GlycerinCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRDicaprylyl CarbonateCSIRDimethiconeCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRPhospholipidsCSIRCaprylic/Capric GlyceridesCSIRSqualaneCSIRDimethyl IsosorbideCSIRGlycine Soja ExtractCSIRCarbomerCSIRSodium AscorbateCSIRTocopherolCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRGlycolipidsCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRHydroxypinacolone RetinoateCSIRRetinolCSIRLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRHyaluronic AcidCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1CSIRVitamin ECSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The INKEY List CA Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum better than The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Beta Hydroxy Acid 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, Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum or Retinol Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum and Retinol Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum and Retinol Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum or Retinol Serum.
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