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Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream vs RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 vs Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream at 8.1/9.8. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM wins for formulation safety.

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Black Snail All in One Cream

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8.1

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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.

Mizon wins 1

Tied 1

RETINOL wins 3

18Mizon

8Shared

54RETINOL

Only in Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream

10 unique

Snail Secretion Filtrate Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Niacinamide Adenosine Panthenol Allantoin Ethylhexylglycerin

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Dimethicone 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer Arginine

Only in RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

46 unique

Mineral Oil Isopropyl Palmitate Sodium Pca Aspartic Acid Propanediol Pca Glycine Alanine Royal Jelly Extract Serine+36 more

Why RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM comes out ahead

Where RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM really shines is formulation safety, scoring 7.5 compared to Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream's 9.0.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5 here versus 7.5 for Mizon Black Snail All in One 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 mizon Black Snail All in One Cream relies on Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Mizon Black Snail All in One 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

Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.4 lead

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream is still a solid pick.

8.1Mizon

8.5RETINOL

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Mizon Black Snail All in One 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 Mizon Black Snail All in One 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 Mizon Black Snail All in One 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: Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream→Full analysis: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM→

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