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RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM vs SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 vs SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream at 8.0/9.8. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM wins for hydration.

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RETINOL SKIN CREAM

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8.5

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SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

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Score comparison

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

RETINOL wins 3

Tied 1

SCINIC wins 1

54RETINOL

8Shared

18SCINIC

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

Shared ingredients

8 in common

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

Only in SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

10 unique

Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Panthenol Allantoin Niacinamide Ethylhexylglycerin

Why RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM comes out ahead

Where RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream's 7.8. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Sodium Pca in its top ingredients, RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream scores 9.0 here versus 7.5 for RETINOL RETINOL SKIN 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 sCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream relies on Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, and Ceramide Np. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

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

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid 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

Value comparison

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

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RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream is still a solid pick.

8.5RETINOL

8.0SCINIC

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM or SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream?

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

Do RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM and SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid 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 RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM and SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream?

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

Full analysis: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM→Full analysis: SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream→

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