Serum comparison

Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum vs Minimalist Retinol 0.3% Face Serum

For acne-prone skin, Minimalist Retinol 0.3% Face Serum scores higher (50% vs 63% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.

	Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum	Minimalist Retinol 0.3% Face Serum
Clean score	50%	63%
Pore-clogging	Acne-safe	Mild risk
Fungal acne	Not fungal-acne safe	Not fungal-acne safe
Ingredients rated 3+	0	0
Recognised ingredients	4 / 19	4 / 11
Type	leave-on	leave-on

Only in Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum

Which is better for acne-prone skin, Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum or Minimalist Retinol 0.3% Face Serum?

For acne-prone skin, Minimalist Retinol 0.3% Face Serum scores higher (50% vs 63% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.

Do Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum and Minimalist Retinol 0.3% Face Serum have similar ingredients?

They have very different formulas.

Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.