A.I. Adaptive Retinoid Serum vs Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum — Ingredient Comparison

SUNDAY RILEY

A.I. Adaptive Retinoid Serum

Serum · 47 ingredients · USA

SUNDAY RILEY’s A.I. Smart Retinoid Serum is a high-performance skincare treatment designed to target and improve the appearance of congested, blemish-prone skin. Formulated with two advanced retinoids, adaptogens, and peptides.

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.

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

Niacinamide+Hyaluronic Acid

Barrier + hydration

Centella+Niacinamide

Calming + strengthening

Niacinamide+AHA

Barrier support for acids

At a glance

Vegan

Cruelty-free

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Price

$85

$37

$48 less

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.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

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.

HPR (Retinoid)

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

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

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

AHA

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

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

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

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant