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RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 vs Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream at 8.0/9.8. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM wins for active ingredients.
RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
37 unique
9 in common
45 unique
Where RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.3 compared to Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream's 2.5. Its formula features Arginine, Royal Jelly Extract, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing 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 dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream relies on Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is better if you have
RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM is better if you have
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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