Evening Retinol Serum vs Soleil Daily Brightening and Texture Smoothing Vitamin C Oil Serum + Marula — Ingredient Comparison

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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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Soleil Daily Brightening and Texture Smoothing Vitamin C Oil Serum + Marula

Serum · 23 ingredients

A brightening oil serum formulated to address uneven texture and skin tone, best suited for dry, combination, and normal skin. Marula oil delivers weightless hydration while reinforcing the skin's barrier, pomegranate brings vitamins and antioxidants to visibly brighten and even the complexion, and rooibos helps soothe redness and shield skin from environmental stressors.

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Price

$58

About the same

$58

About the same

Key ingredients

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