BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil Versus Glow Recipe Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum

BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil Versus Glow Recipe Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum

This anti-aging oil is formulated around Squalane and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Punica Granatum Fruit Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

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Glycine Soja Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Squalane

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Bisabolol

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Tocopherol

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Water

Propanediol

Glycerin

Acacia Senegal Gum

Pullulan

Copper Tripeptide-1

Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

Elastin

Bidens Pilosa Extract

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Trihydroxystearin

1,2-Hexanediol

Dilauryl Citrate

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Rhizobian Gum

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Sorbitan Laurate

Glucomannan

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Sorbate

Citric Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Parfum

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pullulan, Squalane, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Elastin, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Trihydroxystearin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dilauryl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Rhizobian Gum, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Laurate, Glucomannan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).

It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.

This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.

Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.

Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.

No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).

Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.

The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.

Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.

A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.

The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

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