Allies of Skin Retinal & peptides repair night cream Versus Medik8 R-retinoate ultimate night

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Aqua (water), glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, propanediol, argania spinosa kernel oil, sodium acrylates copolymer, hydrolyzed candida saitoana extract, sodium stearoyl glutamate, albizia julibrissin bark extract, dimethyl isosorbide, galactoarabinan, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, oxycoccus palustris seed oil, rubus chamaemorus seed oil, niacinamide, withania somnifera root extract, citrus aurantium dulcis callus culture extract, retinal (retinaldehyde), ellagic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol, sodium hyaluronate, resveratrol dimethyl ether, phenyl t-butylnitrone, ergothioneine, glutathione, mirabilis jalapa flower/leaf/stem extract, n-hydroxysuccinimide, chrysin, glutamylamidoethyl imidazole, lonicera caprifolium flower extract, lonicera japonica flower extract, lavandula hybrida oil, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, cyclodextrin, caprylyl glycol, steareth-20, gluconolactone, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, xanthan gum, dextran, acetyl tributyl citrate, calcium gluconate, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol, limonene, linalool 18	Water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, butylene glycol, isododecane, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, cetearyl olivate, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polylactic acid, cyclodextrin, ppg-12/smdi copolymer, sorbitan olivate, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, rubus chamaemorus seed oil, canola oil, pentylene glycol, citric acid, alumina, phenoxyethanol, isostearic acid, lecithin, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, polyhydroxystearic acid, stearic acid, sodium lauroyl lactylate, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, ceramide np, daucus carota sativa seed oil, retinal, retinyl retinoate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium polyaspartate, ceramide ap, phytosphingosine, disodium edta, phytosterols, copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, heptapeptide-15 palmitate, ceramide eop, phenethyl alcohol, cholesterol, lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, c12-16 alcohols, bht, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, xanthan gum, cholesteryl nonanoate, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrogenated lecithin, glyceryl caprylate, lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, polyvinyl alcohol, phenylpropanol, fragrance, limonene, linalool, citral, red 4, titanium dioxide/ci 77891.

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Argania spinosa kernel oil

Also-called: Argan oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium acrylates copolymer

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydrolyzed candida saitoana extract

Function: Skin protecting

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium stearoyl glutamate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Albizia julibrissin bark extract

Also-called: Persian Silk Tree Bark Extract | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Galactoarabinan

Function: Film forming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

Component of Matrixyl 3000. Also, known as palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Function: Skin conditioning

Formerly also known as Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and a component of Matrixyl 3000.

Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3

Function: Skin protecting

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Oxycoccus palustris seed oil

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Rubus chamaemorus seed oil

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Withania somnifera root extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citrus aurantium dulcis callus culture extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Retinal (retinaldehyde)

Also-called: Retinaldehyde | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ellagic acid

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenylethyl resorcinol

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Resveratrol dimethyl ether

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenyl t-butylnitrone

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ergothioneine

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glutathione

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Mirabilis jalapa flower/leaf/stem extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

N-hydroxysuccinimide

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Chrysin

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glutamylamidoethyl imidazole

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lonicera caprifolium flower extract

Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lonicera japonica flower extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lavandula hybrida oil

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cyclodextrin

Function: Chelating, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Caprylyl glycol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Steareth-20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Gluconolactone

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dextran

Function: Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Acetyl tributyl citrate

Function: Film forming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Calcium gluconate

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium benzoate

Function: Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Potassium sorbate

Function: Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Limonene

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Linalool

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isododecane

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cetearyl alcohol

Also-called: Cetostearyl alcohol, cetylstearyl alcohol | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cetearyl olivate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polylactic acid

Function: Abrasive

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cyclodextrin

Function: Chelating, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ppg-12/smdi copolymer

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Film forming, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sorbitan olivate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tocopheryl acetate

Also-called: Tocopherol acetate, Vitamin E Acetate | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Rubus chamaemorus seed oil

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Canola oil

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Alumina

Function: Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isostearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lecithin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polyhydroxystearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Stearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

Function: Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ceramide np

Also-called: Ceramide 3 | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Daucus carota sativa seed oil

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Retinal

Also-called: Retinaldehyde | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Retinyl retinoate

Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Also-called: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbate, EAC, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethyl-Ascorbic Acid | Function: Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium polyaspartate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ceramide ap

Also-called: Ceramide 6 II | Function: Skin conditioning

Aka Ceramide 6 II.

Phytosphingosine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Disodium edta

Also-called: Edta Disodium, Edetate Disodium | Function: Viscosity controlling, Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phytosterols

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Heptapeptide-15 palmitate

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ceramide eop

Also-called: Ceramide 1, Ceramide 1 A | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenethyl alcohol

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cholesterol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract

Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

C12-16 alcohols

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Bht

Also-called: Butylated Hydroxy Toluene | Function: Preservative, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Caprylyl glycol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Carbomer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Linoleic acid

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Palmitic acid

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cholesteryl nonanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydrogenated lecithin

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glyceryl caprylate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polyvinyl alcohol

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenylpropanol

Function: Perfuming, Solvent, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Fragrance

Also-called: Fragrance | Function: Perfuming, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Limonene

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Linalool

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citral

Function: Perfuming, Flavouring, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Red 4

Also-called: Red 4 | Function: Colorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Titanium dioxide/ci 77891.

Also-called: Ci 77891/titanium dioxide | Function: Colorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Allies of Skin
Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream

Versus

Medik8
R-Retinoate Ultimate Night