Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our full disclosure policy.

Good Molecules
Gentle Retinol Cream

Versus

Kiehl's
Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Product category and function

Gentle Retinol Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Retinoid Serums/Creams	Retinoid Serums/Creams
----	----

Ingredient highlights

Gentle Retinol Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Gentle Retinol Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, c13-16 isoparaffin, glycerin, diheptyl succinate, heptyl undecylenate, 1,2-hexanediol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, propanediol, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, bakuchiol, tocopherol, acmella oleracea extract, butylene glycol, retinol, allantoin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, salix alba (willow) bark extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, lilium candidum bulb extract 9	(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate, tricaprylin, retinol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, silica silylate, silica, magnesium stearate, (serum) aqua/water, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglycerin-3, c12-14 pareth-12, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, betaine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, carbomer, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 23

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Water, c13-16 isoparaffin, glycerin, diheptyl succinate, heptyl undecylenate, 1,2-hexanediol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, propanediol, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, bakuchiol, tocopherol, acmella oleracea extract, butylene glycol, retinol, allantoin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, salix alba (willow) bark extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, lilium candidum bulb extract

(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate, tricaprylin, retinol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, silica silylate, silica, magnesium stearate, (serum) aqua/water, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglycerin-3, c12-14 pareth-12, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, betaine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, carbomer, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

Gentle Retinol Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Allantoin, Salix alba (willow) bark extract

Skin brightening: Retinol

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Panthenol

Skin brightening: Retinol

Load all

Ingredients with their functions

Gentle Retinol Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Water

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.

C13-16 isoparaffin

Function: 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.

(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate

Function: Film forming

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

Tricaprylin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Retinol

Also-called: Vitamin A | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A and is commonly found in skincare products. It works by increasing cell turnover and promoting the production of collagen, resulting in smoother, refined skin texture and reduced acne breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, pregnant women should avoid using retinol due to potential risks. Side effects may include irritation, redness, dryness, peeling, and burning, but these can be minimized by adjusting usage frequency and using a moisturizer. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult a healthcare provider.