Glycolic Renewal Cleanser vs RETINOL B3 PURE RETINOL SERUM
15%Match
Only 15% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in Glycolic Renewal (19)
aloe-barbadensis-leaf-juice
ammonium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
boswellia-serrata-gum
chlorphenesin
Citral
C: 0/5I: 3/5fragrance
Coco-Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
coconut-acid
cymbopogon-schoenanthus-oil
dipropylene-glycol
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycolic Acid
C: 0/5I: 3/5aha
phytic-acid
Potassium Sorbate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Propylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 2/5humectant
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
Sodium Benzoate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Sodium Chloride
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
C: 0/5I: 1/5surfactant
Shared (6)
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
caprylyl-glycol
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Only in RETINOL B3 (16)
adenosine
alcoholdenat
ammoniumpolyacryloyldimethyltaurate
cyclohexasiloxane
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
glycine-soja-soybean-oil-extract
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Parfum
C: 0/5I: 4/5fragrance
Pentylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
polysilicone-11
ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30
Retinol
C: 0/5I: 3/5retinoid
Retinyl Palmitate
C: 0/5I: 1/5retinoid
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
trisodium-ethylenediamine-disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
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.