What's the main difference between Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask 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.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Q: Which is better: Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask 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.

Q: Do Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask 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.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 8.7/9.8 vs Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask at 8.2/9.8. Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles wins for active ingredients.

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Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask

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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 Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask's 3.7. 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. Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask scores 9.8 here versus 8.5 for Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles. 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 glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask relies on Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
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 8.2, Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask 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 8.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Do Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Head to head

Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask

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 Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask

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: Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Do Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?