It's Skin Retinoid Cream Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment

It's Skin Retinoid Cream Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment Detailed comparison of It's Skin Retinoid Cream versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment US. This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Retinol and Niacinamide 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 Butylene Glycol Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Cetyl Alcohol Polysorbate 60 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Beeswax Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Propanediol Tocopheryl Acetate Dimethicone Sorbitan Stearate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Niacinamide Carbomer Squalane Glyceryl Caprylate Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Polyacrylate Adenosine Caramel Disodium EDTA Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Alcohol 1,2-Hexanediol Hydrogenated Lecithin Polysorbate 20 Retinol Brassica Campestris Sterols Ceramide NP CI 19140 Cholesterol Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Ceteth-3 Ceteth-5 Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Arnica Montana Flower Extract Hedera Helix Extract Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Chitosan Caprylyl Glycol Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Hyaluronic Acid Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Squalane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Caramel, Disodium EDTA, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Ceramide NP, CI 19140, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chitosan, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hyaluronic Acid Isononyl Isononanoate Castor Isostearate Succinate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Dimethicone Crosspolymer PEG-33 Behenyl Alcohol Polymethylsilsesquioxane Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Ceramide Ng Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Arctium Lappa Seed Oil Salix Alba Extract Glycine Soja Sterols Lecithin Allantoin Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Sorbitan Laurate Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Hydroxyethylcellulose Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Sodium Hydroxide Tribehenin Pentylene 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 Phenoxyethanol Benzoic Acid Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-33, Polysorbate 20, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Pe 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. 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). 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. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. 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