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Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment
Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment Detailed comparison of Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment US. This anti-aging emulsion is formulated around Ectoin and Bakuchiol to soften th
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Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment Detailed comparison of Is Clinical Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment US. This anti-aging emulsion is formulated around Ectoin and Bakuchiol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Retinol and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Glycerin Squalane Pentylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Ectoin Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate Glyceryl Caprylate Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Tocopherol Butylene Glycol Bakuchiol Triethanolamine Carbomer Retinol Phragmites Communis Extract Poria Cocos Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Phosphatidylcholine Propanediol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Polysorbate 20 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Lecithin Lactic Acid Polysorbate 40 Helianthus Annuus Extract Phenoxyethanol Polyacrylamide C13-14 Isoparaffin Laureth-7 Tripeptide-1 Dextran Ascorbic Acid Colloidal Gold Glutathione Panthenol Heptyl Undecylenate C13-16 Isoalkane Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Bidens Pilosa Extract Elaeis Guineensis Oil Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil Glycine Soja Extract Sodium Hydroxide Disodium EDTA Phenylpropanol Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Diisopropyl Adipate Triethyl Citrate Xanthan Gum Sorbitol Parfum Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Bakuchiol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Retinol, Phragmites Communis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 40, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Tripeptide-1, Dextran, Ascorbic Acid, Colloidal Gold, Glutathione, Panthenol, Heptyl Undecylenate, C13-16 Isoalkane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Diisopropyl Adipate, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitol, Parfum Dimethicone Isononyl Isononanoate Castor Isostearate Succinate Glyceryl Stearate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Dimethicone Crosspolymer PEG-33 Behenyl Alcohol PEG-100 Stearate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Polymethylsilsesquioxane Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Ceramide Ng Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Arctium Lappa Seed Oil Salix Alba Extract Glycine Soja Sterols Allantoin Tocopheryl Acetate Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Sorbitan Laurate Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Hydroxyethylcellulose Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Tribehenin Caprylyl Glycol PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer PEG-10 Phytosterol PEG-8 Dimethicone PEG-14 Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Arachidyl Glucoside Arachidyl Alcohol Sclerotium Gum Benzoic Acid Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Glyc These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root. Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties. One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs. Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties. Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this. Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation. Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal