Paula's Choice Clinical 1% retinol treatment Versus Obagi Clinical retinol 0.5 retexturizing cream

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
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, ceramide ng, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, sodium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, arctium lappa, salix alba extract, glycine soja sterols, lecithin, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed soy protein, sorbitan laurate, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, disodium edta, hydroxyethylcellulose, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sodium hydroxide, tribehenin, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, pentylene glycol, 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, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid 15	Water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, stearic acid, polysorbate 60, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, cyclohexasiloxane, dimethicone, retinol, calendula officinalis flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, ascorbic acid, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, sorbitol, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, polysorbate 20, carbomer, disodium edta, triethanolamine, bht, phenoxyethanol

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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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Isononyl isononanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

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Castor isostearate succinate

Function: 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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C12-15 alkyl benzoate

Also-called: C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Anti-microbial

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

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Dimethicone crosspolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

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Peg-33

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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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Behenyl alcohol

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

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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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate

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

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

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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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Ceramide ng

Also-called: Ceramide 2 | Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

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

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Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Also-called: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

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Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Also-called: Licorice Root, Licorice Root Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

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Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract

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

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

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Arctium lappa

Also-called: Burdock root | Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Salix alba extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Glycine soja sterols

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

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Lecithin

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

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

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Allantoin

Function: Skin protecting, Soothing, Skin conditioning

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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Hydrolyzed soy protein

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

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Sorbitan laurate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester

Function: Skin conditioning

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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Hydroxyethylcellulose

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Function: Skin conditioning

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

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Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

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

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Tribehenin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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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Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

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Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

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Peg-75 shea butter glycerides

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Ppg-12/smdi copolymer

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Film forming, Skin conditioning

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

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Peg-10 phytosterol

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Peg-8 dimethicone

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Peg-14

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

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Magnesium aluminum silicate

Function: Viscosity controlling, Absorbent

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

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Arachidyl glucoside

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

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Arachidyl alcohol

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

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

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Sclerotium gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

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

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Carbomer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

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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Benzoic acid

Function: pH adjusters, Preservative

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

Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

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Obagi
Clinical Retinol 0.5 Retexturizing Cream

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Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment Versus Obagi Clinical Retinol 0.5 Retexturizing Cream

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Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

Versus

Obagi
Clinical Retinol 0.5 Retexturizing Cream