Foxtale 0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum vs SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

Foxtale

0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum

SkinCeuticals

Silymarin CF

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

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for antioxidant protection and pollution defence.

Serum

33 ingredients

10 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

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

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Propylene Glycol
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Ascorbic Acid
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Salicylic Acid

Concerns

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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Laureth-23
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Laureth-23
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Laureth-23
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Propylene Glycol (in both products)
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

Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Propylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Laureth-23
Cleansing
3 / 0
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Ferulic Acid
Antioxidant
- Ferulic acid
- Antioxidant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
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