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BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil Versus The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum

BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil Versus The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum Detailed comparison of BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil versus The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum. This anti-aging oil is formulated around Squalane and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look o

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BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil Versus The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum Detailed comparison of BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil versus The INKEY List 1% Retinol 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 Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. 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 Glycerin Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Persea Gratissima Oil Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Se Retinol Phenoxyethanol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Benzyl Alcohol Phospholipids Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Ethylhexylglycerin Glycolipids Dehydroacetic Acid Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Glycine Soja Sterols T-Butyl Alcohol Water, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycolipids, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycine Soja Sterols, T-Butyl Alcohol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Glycine Soja Oil is a plant-derived oil from soybean seeds. Like other oils, it is rich in essential fatty acids (mostly linoleic and oleic) that support skin hydration and barrier function. The fatty acids are able to integrate into the lipid matrix of the stratum corneum to help soften skin and reduce water loss. On top of that, soybean oil is rich in vitamins like vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Research on soybean's active components also point to anti-inflammatory, collagen-stimulating, antioxidant activity, and protection against UV-induced oxidative damage. Most of this research applies to the broader soybean plant and not just the oil fraction alone. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to the oleic acid content. 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 repor