Night Cream Retinolo vs Glycolic Renewal Cleanser
13%Match
Only 13% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in Night Cream (21)
Alcohol Denat.
C: 0/5I: 3/5other
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
BHT
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)
C: 0/5I: 0/5emollient
c15-19-alkane
caprylic-triglyceride
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
hydroxypropyl-cyclodextrin
lauroyl-lysine
Lecithin
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
polysorbate-20
potassium-azeloyl-diglycinate
Retinol
C: 0/5I: 3/5retinoid
rosa-moschata-seed-oil
Jojoba Oil
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-stearoyl-lactylate
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Shared (6)
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
Potassium Sorbate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Sodium Benzoate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Only in Glycolic Renewal (19)
aloe-barbadensis-leaf-juice
ammonium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
boswellia-serrata-gum
caprylyl-glycol
chlorphenesin
Citral
C: 0/5I: 3/5fragrance
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Coco-Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
coconut-acid
cymbopogon-schoenanthus-oil
dipropylene-glycol
Glycolic Acid
C: 0/5I: 3/5aha
phytic-acid
Propylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 2/5humectant
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
Sodium Chloride
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
C: 0/5I: 1/5surfactant
When Used Together
AvoidGlycolic Acid + Retinol
Retinol and AHA (glycolic acid) together cause excessive irritation and peeling.
Use on alternate nights. Retinol PM one night, AHA the next.
CautionRetinol + Salicylic Acid
Retinol and BHA (salicylic acid) may cause dryness and irritation when layered.
Use salicylic acid in the morning and retinol in the evening.
CautionGlycolic Acid + Salicylic Acid
Using AHA and BHA together at high concentrations risks over-exfoliation and barrier damage.
Alternate use — AHA one day, BHA the next.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.
SynergyNiacinamide + Retinol
Niacinamide buffers retinol irritation while enhancing barrier function — ideal layering combination.