Merle Norman Retinol night complex Versus Neostrata Pigment controller

Retinoid Serums/Creams	Retinoid Serums/Creams
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Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua/water/eau, butylene glycol, cetyl ethylhexanoate, cyclopentasiloxane, stearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, dimethicone, glycerin, retinol, retinyl palmitate, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) extract, saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, oryza sativa (rice) bran extract, phospholipids, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-75 stearate, acacia decurrens flower wax, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, polyglycerin-3, jojoba esters, galactoarabinan, ceteth-20, steareth-20, hydroxyacetophenone, polymethyl methacrylate, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, tricaprylin, xanthan gum, glyceryl polyacrylate, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, bht, fragrance (parfum), phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin 17	Aqua/water/eau, acetyl glucosamine, peg-8, dimethicone, butylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, propylene glycol hydroxystearate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, cetearyl alcohol, nylon-12, ascorbyl glucoside, arginine, retinol, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, citric acid, tocopheryl acetate, glycerin, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, achillea millefolium extract, alchemilla vulgaris extract, malva sylvestris (mallow) extract, melissa officinalis leaf extract, mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf extract, primula veris extract, veronica officinalis extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, elettaria cardamomum seed extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract, gardenia tahitensis flower extract, hedychium spicatum extract, hibiscus abelmoschus extract, jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower/leaf extract, plumeria rubra flower extract, polianthes tuberosa extract, prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, peg-75 stearate, ceteth-20, steareth-20, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum, cetyl alcohol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, disodium edta, bht, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, linalool, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol, yellow 5 (ci 19140), red 33 (ci 17200).

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Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

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Butylene glycol

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

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

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Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Also-called: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii | Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

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

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Octyldodecyl neopentanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

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Glyceryl stearate

Also-called: Glycerol monostearate, GMS | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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

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Peg-100 stearate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Propylene glycol hydroxystearate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

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

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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.

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Nylon-12

Function: Viscosity controlling

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

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Ascorbyl glucoside

Function: Antioxidant

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

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Arginine

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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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.

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Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane

Function: Antioxidant

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

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Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

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Tocopheryl acetate

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

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

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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.

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Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract

Also-called: Orange Fruit Extract | Function: Skin conditioning, Masking

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

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Achillea millefolium extract

Also-called: Yarrow extract | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

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Alchemilla vulgaris extract

Also-called: Alchemilla Vulgaris Plant Extract, Lady's Mantle Extract | Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent

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

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Malva sylvestris (mallow) extract

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Soothing, Skin conditioning, Astringent

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

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Primula veris extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Veronica officinalis extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Perfuming, Emulsion stabilizing

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

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Elettaria cardamomum seed extract

Function: Perfuming

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

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Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract

Function: Skin conditioning, Perfuming, Flavouring, Masking

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

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Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract

Function: Astringent, Masking

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

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Gardenia tahitensis flower extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Hedychium spicatum extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Hibiscus abelmoschus extract

Function: Masking

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

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Jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower/leaf extract

Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Perfuming, Masking

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

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Plumeria rubra flower extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Polianthes tuberosa extract

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Masking

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

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Prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract

Also-called: Apple Fruit Extract | Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

Function: Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

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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.

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Caprylyl glycol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Deodorant

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

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Peg-75 stearate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Ceteth-20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Steareth-20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Polysorbate 20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Xanthan gum

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

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

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Cetyl alcohol

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

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

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling

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

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Disodium edta

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

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

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Bht

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

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

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Limonene

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant, Solvent

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

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Hydroxycitronellal

Function: Perfuming

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

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Linalool

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant

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

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Chlorphenesin

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

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Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

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Yellow 5 (ci 19140)

Also-called: Tartrazine, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake | Function: Colorant

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

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Red 33 (ci 17200).

Also-called: Red 33, D&C Red 33, Red 33 Lake | Function: Colorant

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

Merle Norman
Retinol Night Complex

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Neostrata
Pigment Controller

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Merle Norman
Retinol Night Complex

Versus

Neostrata
Pigment Controller