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COSRX Real Fit Retinol Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

COSRX Real Fit Retinol Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% This anti-aging serum is formulated around Calendula Officinalis Extract and Retinyl Palmitate to soften the look of wrinkles and fade the look of dark spots. This oil-control serum is

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COSRX Real Fit Retinol Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Calendula Officinalis Extract and Retinyl Palmitate to soften the look of wrinkles and fade the look of dark spots.

This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Calendula Officinalis Extract

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

1,2-Hexanediol

Polysorbate 60

Betaine

Dimethicone

Cetearyl Alcohol

Retinyl Palmitate

Cetearyl Olivate

Panthenol

Arachis Hypogaea Oil

Sorbitan Olivate

Allantoin

Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Xanthan Gum

Juniperus Mexicana Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

Adenosine

Tocopherol

Calendula Officinalis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Betaine, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tocopherol

Water

Niacinamide 10%

Pentylene Glycol

Zinc PCA 1%

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Isoceteth-20

Ethoxydiglycol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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