Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Pixi Beauty Collagen & Retinol Serum

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Pixi Beauty Collagen & Retinol Serum Detailed comparison of Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment versus Pixi Beauty Collagen & Retinol Serum. This acne treatment is formulated around Adapalene to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Retinol and Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Adapalene 0.1% Carbomer Disodium EDTA Methylparaben Poloxamer 182 Propylene Glycol Water Sodium Hydroxide Adapalene 0.1%, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Hydroxide Glycerin Acacia Seyal Gum Extract Retinol Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 Niacinamide Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Ascorbic Acid Tocopheryl Acetate Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate Hydroxyethylcellulose Caprylyl Glycol Propyl Gallate BHT Water, Glycerin, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Retinol, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Niacinamide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Propyl Gallate, BHT Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!