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SEPHORA Beauty insider scores 8.8/9.8 vs Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol at 8.2/9.8. SEPHORA Beauty insider wins for active ingredients.
SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
17 unique
12 in common
Where SEPHORA Beauty insider really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol's 6.4. Its formula features Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol scores 7.8 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 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 as actives, while mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol relies on Retinol, Tocopherol, and Ceramide Np. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol is better if you have
SEPHORA Beauty insider is better if you have
Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol comes in at luxury pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.
SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, SEPHORA Beauty insider scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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