Green Microalgae Retinol Plus Regenerating Serum vs 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid — Ingredient Comparison

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Green Microalgae Retinol Plus Regenerating Serum

Serum · 37 ingredients

Green Microalgae Retinol Plus serum is a high-performance, science and plant-based product delivering visible results in reducing deep lines and wrinkles, without causing irritation.

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360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Serum · 30 ingredients

A targeted acne-clearing serum formulated to address breakouts, excess oil, and the marks they leave behind. Salicylic acid (2%) works to unclog pores and clear acne-causing blockages, while dioic acid (1%) absorbs excess oil, reduces active acne, and helps fade the appearance of post-acne marks. Dendriclear (0.4%) calms visible redness and rebalances shine for a more even-looking complexion. Best suited for oily and acne-prone skin.

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

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Retinoid+Hyaluronic Acid

Counters retinoid dryness

At a glance

Price

$59.50

$18

$41.50 less

Key ingredients

Retinol

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

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.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

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

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

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

Lactic Acid (AHA)

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

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

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

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

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

2% Salicylic Acid

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

Glycerin

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

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

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

Zinc PCA

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

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

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.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant