Serum comparison
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum scores higher (56% vs 58% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
| CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum | CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 56% | 58% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Mild risk |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 8 / 33 | 12 / 37 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
- Isopropyl Myristate: rated 5/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
- PEG-100 Stearate: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Tocopherol: rated 2/5
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum or CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum?
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum scores higher (56% vs 58% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
Do CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum and CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum have similar ingredients?
They share 7 recognised ingredients, including Water, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Lecithin and Cetearyl Alcohol.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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