Super Peptide Serum with Advanced Peptide Complex vs Evening Retinol Serum — Ingredient Comparison

Mario Badescu

Super Peptide Serum with Advanced Peptide Complex

Serum · 32 ingredients · USA

Mario Badescu's Super Peptide Serum is a Smoothing Peptide serum that gives youthful-looking skin. This serum is designed to diminish and defend against visible signs of aging.

MDSolarSciences

Evening Retinol Serum

Serum · 50 ingredients

A moisturizing retinol night serum for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, and hydration. Encapsulated retinol reduces the appearance of discoloration, fine lines, and is gentler on skin than traditional retinols. Protect your skin from sun damage and promote brighter, more radiant-looking skin.

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How these two interact

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Additive irritation

Retinoid+AHA

Additive irritation

Use on separate days

AHA+L-Ascorbic Acid

Stacked low-pH irritation

Use on separate days

Niacinamide+AHA

Barrier support for acids

At a glance

Price

$31.50

$26.50 less

$58

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Glycerin

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

AHA

Retinol

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

L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Niacinamide

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

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Glycerin

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C)

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

Caffeine

An antioxidant that temporarily de-puffs and tightens — popular around the eyes.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)

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

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil