19
Shared Ingredients
The INKEY List CA Caffeine Serum vs The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
Comparing The INKEY List CA Caffeine Serum versus The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
13
Unique to The INKEY List CA Caffeine Serum
13
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 Caffeine Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 19 ingredients in common. The INKEY List CA Caffeine Serum has 13 unique ingredients while The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum has 13.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
17 rated
100%
Safe
28 rated
4%
Irritant
27 rated
Based on 28 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 (19)
WaterCSIRGlycerinCSIRDicaprylyl CarbonateCSIRPropanediolCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRSqualaneCSIRPhospholipidsCSIRGlycine Soja ExtractCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRDisodium EDTACSIRGlycolipidsCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCSIRHyaluronic AcidCSIRCarbomerCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1CSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIR
1
Ingredients — Unique to The INKEY List CA Caffeine Serum
2
Ingredients — Unique to The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The INKEY List CA Caffeine Serum better than The INKEY List CA Retinol Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Caffeine 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, Caffeine Serum or Retinol Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Caffeine Serum and Retinol Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Caffeine Serum and Retinol Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Caffeine Serum or Retinol Serum.
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