Do Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

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

Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Q: Which is better: Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Based on ingredient analysis, Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 9.5/9.8 vs Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation at 8.3/9.8. Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles wins for active ingredients.

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Why Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes out ahead

Where Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.7 compared to Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation's 3.3. Its formula features Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 8.5 here versus 7.4 for Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles brings Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, and Retinol as actives, while biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation relies on Gluconolactone, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, and Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to 3-Butanediol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.3, Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation is a decent pick. Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles sits at the premium level with a 9.5 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation

Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

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Shared ingredients

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Why Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Do Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Head to head

Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation

Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Score comparison

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

Only in Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation

Shared ingredients

Only in Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Why Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Our verdict

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Do Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner with 8% PHA for Gentle Exfoliation and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?