Innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1.01 fl .oz. / 30mL vs EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
Product A
Innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1.01 fl .oz. / 30mL
Innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1.01 fl .oz. / 30mL
serum15%Match
Product B
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
sunscreenOnly 15% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in Innisfree Gentle (27)
1-2-hexanediol
adenosine
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
ammonium-acryloyldimethyltaurate-vp-copolymer
asiatic-acid
asiaticoside
Beta-Glucan
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
betacarotene
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
camellia-sinensis-seed-extract
daucus-carota-sativa-root-extract
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
C: 0/5I: 0/5emollient
glycine-soja-oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
C: 0/5I: 0/5emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
lactobacillus-ferment-lysate
madecassic-acid
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Retinol
C: 0/5I: 3/5retinoid
salicylicacid
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sorbitan-isostearate
stearyl-glycyrrhetinate
tromethamine
Shared (10)
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Cholesterol
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydroxyethyl-acrylate-sodium-acryloyldimethyl-taurate-copolymer
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in EltaMD UV (30)
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
behenic-acid
butyloctyl-salicylate
centella-asiatica-leaf-extract
Ceramide AP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceramide EOP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
ceramide-ns
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Coco-Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
ethylhexyl-methoxycrylene
Glyceryl Stearate
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
glycine
Lactic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
octyldodecyl-neopentanoate
oleth-20
oleth-3-phosphate
peg-7-trimethylolpropane-coconut-ether
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
polyglyceryl-10-stearate
polyglyceryl-6-behenate
polyhydroxystearic-acid
polyisobutene
pongamia-pinnata-seed-extract
salicyloyl-phytosphingosine
sodium-cetearyl-sulfate
taurine
triethoxycaprylylsilane
triethyl-citrate
zincoxide
When Used Together
CautionLactic Acid + Retinol
[Class rule] Retinoids and AHAs both accelerate cell turnover. Combined use increases irritation risk.
Use on alternate nights.
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyNiacinamide + Retinol
Niacinamide buffers retinol irritation while enhancing barrier function — ideal layering combination.
SynergyHyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Niacinamide enhances hyaluronic acid hydration. Excellent combo for all skin types.