Foxtale 0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum vs Minimalist Hyaluronic + PGA 2% Face Serum

Foxtale

Minimalist

A serum built around Retinoid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

33 ingredients

21 ingredients

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 539.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyglutamate, Trehalose
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitoyl Glycine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cetearyl Olivate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →