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Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream vs SEPHORA Beauty insider

SEPHORA Beauty insider scores 8.8/9.8 vs Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream at 8.5/9.8. SEPHORA Beauty insider wins for active ingredients.

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Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream

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8.5

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8.8

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Score comparison

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

Dr. Different wins 2

Tied 2

SEPHORA wins 1

9.0

Dr. Different

SEPHORA

Ingredient face-off

8% overlap

29Dr. Different

6Shared

73SEPHORA

Only in Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream

23 unique

Water Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Squalane Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Niacinamide Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols Cholesterol Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract+13 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Tocopherol Butylene Glycol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Only in SEPHORA Beauty insider

67 unique

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

Why SEPHORA Beauty insider comes out ahead

Where SEPHORA Beauty insider really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream's 7.3. 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. Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream scores 8.1 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 dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream relies on Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, and Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night 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
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

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

Our verdict

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+0.3 lead

SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream is still a solid pick.

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8.5Dr. Different

8.8SEPHORA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream 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 Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream 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 Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream 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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Sh-Oligopeptide-2

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