High-Potency Night-A-Mins Resurfacing Cream vs The Retinol 0.5 Oil with Super Vitamin E + Squalane — Ingredient Comparison

Origins

High-Potency Night-A-Mins Resurfacing Cream

Moisturizer · 50 ingredients · USA

The Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins Resurfacing Cream is a 2-in-1, overnight moisturizer & peel with Fruit-Derived AHAs that puts dullness to rest for glowing skin that's smoothed & renewed.

Vegan

COSRX

The Retinol 0.5 Oil with Super Vitamin E + Squalane

Moisturizer · 10 ingredients · South Korea

The Retinol 0.5 Oil with Super Vitamin E + Squalane from COSRX is formulated using 0.5% stabilized, pure retinol for powerful anti-aging care. Best for skin accustomed to retinol but still experiencing progressive signs of aging such as loss of elasticity and dryness.

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How these two interact

Caution — space these apart

Better split by time

Retinoid+L-Ascorbic Acid

Better split by time

Use on separate days

Retinoid+BHA

Additive irritation

Use on separate days

Retinoid+AHA

Additive irritation

Use on separate days

Retinoid+Hyaluronic Acid

Counters retinoid dryness

At a glance

Vegan

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Price

$46.40

$18.80

$27.60 less

Key ingredients

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Citrus Aurantium Amara (bitter Orange) Peel Oil*

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (orange) Peel Oil*

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Aurantium Amara (bitter Orange) Flower Oil*

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil*

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil*

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Ferula Galbaniflua (galbanum) Resin Oil*

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Elaeis Guineensis (palm) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Retinol(0.5%)

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Elaeis Guineensis (palm) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Antioxidant