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Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer vs SEPHORA Beauty insider

SEPHORA Beauty insider scores 8.8/9.8 vs Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer at 8.2/9.8. SEPHORA Beauty insider wins for active ingredients.

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Restorative Night Moisturizer

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Score comparison

SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Differin wins 2

Tied 2

SEPHORA wins 1

9.0

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Ingredient face-off

8% overlap

31Differin

6Shared

73SEPHORA

Only in Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer

25 unique

Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Pentylene Glycol Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Sorbitol Dimethicone Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Behenyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Tocopheryl Acetate+15 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin Propanediol Cetearyl Alcohol Sodium Hydroxide Caprylyl Glycol Citric Acid

Only in SEPHORA Beauty insider

67 unique

Ingredients / Ingrédients : Protinitm Water/Aqua/Eau Dicaprylyl Carbonate Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract Nymphaea Alba Root Extract Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Why SEPHORA Beauty insider comes out ahead

Where SEPHORA Beauty insider really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer's 3.3. Its formula features Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, and Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer scores 9.8 here versus 7.4 for SEPHORA Beauty insider. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

SEPHORA Beauty insider brings Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, and Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 as actives, while differin Restorative Night Moisturizer relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, and Caffeine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer 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

SEPHORA Beauty insider 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 — Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer comes in at budget pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

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SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer is still a solid pick.

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8.2Differin

8.8SEPHORA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer or SEPHORA Beauty insider?

Based on ingredient analysis, SEPHORA Beauty insider scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer and SEPHORA Beauty insider share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer and SEPHORA Beauty insider?

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

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