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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream vs RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 vs Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream at 8.2/9.8. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM wins for formulation safety.

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Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

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8.2

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RETINOL

RETINOL SKIN CREAM

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8.5

Score comparison

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Holika Holika wins 1

Tied 1

RETINOL wins 3

19Holika Holika

12Shared

54RETINOL

Only in Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

7 unique

Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Panthenol Allantoin Ethylhexylglycerin

Shared ingredients

12 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate+2 more

Only in RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

42 unique

Mineral Oil Isopropyl Palmitate Sodium Pca Aspartic Acid Propanediol Pca Glycine Alanine Royal Jelly Extract Serine+32 more

Why RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM comes out ahead

Where RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM really shines is formulation safety, scoring 7.5 compared to Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream's 9.0.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 9.8 here versus 8.9 for Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide 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 holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide 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
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM is better if you have

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

Value comparison

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.3 lead

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream is still a solid pick.

8.2Holika Holika

8.5RETINOL

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream or RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?

Based on ingredient analysis, RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?

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

Full analysis: Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream→Full analysis: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM→

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