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No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Face & Neck Serum Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment
No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Face & Neck Serum Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment Detailed comparison of No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Face & Neck Serum versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment US. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Gl
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No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Face & Neck Serum Versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment Detailed comparison of No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Face & Neck Serum versus Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment US. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Gluconolactone and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Retinol and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Dimethicone Glycerin Butylene Glycol Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Isononyl Isononanoate Gluconolactone Dimethicone Crosspolymer Cetearyl Alcohol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Phenoxyethanol 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Pentylene Glycol Polysorbate 20 Potassium Hydroxide Xanthan Gum Dimethiconol Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract Parfum Sodium Hyaluronate Retinyl Palmitate Caprylyl Glycol Propylene Glycol Sorbitan Laurate Tocopheryl Acetate Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Ethylhexylglycerin Carbomer Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid Calcium Hydroxymethionine Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract Dipropylene Glycol Hydroxyethylcellulose Tetrasodium EDTA T-Butyl Alcohol Panax Ginseng Root Extract Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Ceramide NP Morus Alba Leaf Extract Sodium Benzoate Ceramide AP Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Tocopherol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Ceramide EOP Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Gluconolactone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid, Calcium Hydroxymethionine, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Ceramide NP, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide EOP Castor Isostearate Succinate Glyceryl Stearate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate PEG-33 Behenyl Alcohol PEG-100 Stearate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Polymethylsilsesquioxane Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Retinol Ceramide Ng 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 Disodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Tribehenin 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, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-33, Polysorbate 20, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinol, C 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. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester is a peptide composed of amino acids arginine and tyrosine. This peptide is considered a neurotransmitter peptide, meaning it has pain-relieving and relaxing properties. It has the ability to calm skin irritation from external factors such as chemical stinging or heat. Neurotransmitter peptides are also often called "botox in a bottle". This is because these peptides have the ability to relax the muscles. Though relaxing the muscles can prevent expression lines (as we have seen in botox), the studies do not show these peptides to be a botox replacement. The effects of this muscle relaxation is also short-term, as opposed to longer-term results from botox. 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. 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