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Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream vs RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 vs Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream at 8.0/9.8. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM wins for active ingredients.

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Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream

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8.0

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RETINOL

RETINOL SKIN CREAM

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8.5

Score comparison

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Benton wins 1

Tied 1

RETINOL wins 3

17Benton

7Shared

54RETINOL

Only in Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream

10 unique

Water Snail Secretion Filtrate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Panthenol Allantoin Niacinamide Adenosine Ethylhexylglycerin

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer Arginine

Only in RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

47 unique

Mineral Oil Isopropyl Palmitate Sodium Pca Aspartic Acid Propanediol Pca Glycine Alanine Royal Jelly Extract Serine+37 more

Why RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM comes out ahead

Where RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.3 compared to Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream's 4.6. Its formula features Arginine, Royal Jelly Extract, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream scores 9.0 here versus 7.5 for RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM brings Arginine, Royal Jelly Extract, and Retinol as actives, while benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream relies on Snail Secretion Filtrate, Allantoin, and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.5 lead

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream is still a solid pick.

8.0Benton

8.5RETINOL

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream or RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?

Based on ingredient analysis, RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream→Full analysis: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM→

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