The INKEY List Advanced Retinal Serum Versus The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

The INKEY List Advanced Retinal Serum Versus The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Advanced Retinal Serum versus The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion. This anti-aging serum is formulated around 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol and Retinal to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging emulsion is formulated around Retinal and Ergothioneine to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Dicaprylyl Carbonate Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate Isohexadecane Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Cetearyl Alcohol Mangifera Indica Seed Butter Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Phenoxyethanol Dipropylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Glyceryl Caprylate Diisopropyl Sebacate Glyceryl Stearate 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate Retinal Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate Tocophersolan Tocopheryl Acetate Caprylhydroxamic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Bacillus Ferment Lactic Acid Sodium Benzoate Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glyceryl Stearate, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Retinal, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Tocophersolan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bacillus Ferment, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Propanediol Hydroxyapatite Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid Ergothioneine Biosaccharide Gum-1 Bisabolol Brassica Campestris Sterols Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Butylene Glycol Hexyldecanol Maltodextrin Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Stearic Acid Isoceteth-20 Polysorbate 60 Ascorbyl Palmitate Tocopherol Sodium Lactate Sodium Hydroxide Chlorphenesin Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ergothioneine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Hexyldecanol, Maltodextrin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin 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. 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol has skin soothing and perfuming/masking properties. A study from 2016 found it to have skin-soothing properties both in-vivo and in-vitro. It works by intercepting the signals of irritation and can soothe the skin in a few minutes. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient has a scent similar to musk or patchouli. Besides having a skin soothing effect, it can also help cover other unpleasant scents as a masking ingredient. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum. Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within. Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome. To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4. Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time. Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations. When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just