Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum vs Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum — Ingredient Comparison

Pacifica

Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum

Serum · 32 ingredients

Pacifica's Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum is a clean formula that uses highly potent, petroleum-free Granactive Retinoid, mushrooms, melatonin, and quinoa to tackle fine lines, wrinkles and elasticity.

VeganCruelty-free

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Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum

Serum · 30 ingredients

A firming and smoothing serum formulated with Green Tea PDRN™ at a 56% concentration to promote healthy skin turnover, alongside a 1% Triple Retinol Complex that delivers stable antioxidant benefits and targets visible signs of aging. Green Tea Peptides round out the formula by helping to soothe the skin throughout the process. Best suited for those concerned with loss of firmness and other signs of aging, the serum is also non-comedogenic, making it appropriate for those who are mindful of pore-clogging ingredients.

Vegan

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

Niacinamide+Hyaluronic Acid

Barrier + hydration

At a glance

Vegan

Cruelty-free

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Price

$16.09

$20.91 less

$37

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

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

HPR (Retinoid)

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

Rice Extract

A rice-derived ingredient that brightens and softens for a smooth, even glow.

Glycerin

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

Green Tea Peptides

A peptide that signals the skin to repair and rebuild for firmer, healthier skin.

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

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

Glycine Soja (Soy Bean) Oil

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

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

HPR (Retinoid)

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

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant