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APLB Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum vs Cos de Baha Retinol Tranexamic Serum
Two products from the same category (Serums) side by side: the verdict, eight ingredient-list checks, key ingredients by position, and prices by store. Shared key ingredients: Panthenol (B5), Squalane, Retinoid, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic acid, and Mugwort.
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Differences at a glance
The lowest price is €5.95 for Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and £10.58 (about €12.69) for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Essential-oil-free: yes for Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum, no for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Silicone-free: yes for Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum, no for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Centella asiatica is ingredient no. 9 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and is not in the list for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Tea tree is ingredient no. 31 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and is not in the list for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Rice (Oryza sativa) is ingredient no. 38 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and is not in the list for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Licorice root is ingredient no. 14 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and is not in the list for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Fermented ingredients is ingredient no. 39 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and is not in the list for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Collagen is ingredient no. 33 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and is not in the list for Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Ceramides is ingredient no. 20 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum and is not in the list for Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum.
Tranexamic acid is ingredient no. 4 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum and is not in the list for Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum.
Green tea is ingredient no. 29 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum and is not in the list for Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum.
Verdict:Non-comedogenic(Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum)Some things to note(Retinol Tranexamic Serum)
Panthenol (B5) is ingredient no. 6 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and no. 13 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Squalane is ingredient no. 24 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and no. 18 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Retinoid is ingredient no. 25 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and no. 5 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Madecassoside is ingredient no. 26 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and no. 19 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Hyaluronic acid is ingredient no. 30 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and no. 14 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
Mugwort is ingredient no. 37 in Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and no. 30 in Retinol Tranexamic Serum.
The list for Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum has 41 ingredients; the list for Retinol Tranexamic Serum has 40 ingredients.
Side by side
APLB Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum and Cos de Baha Retinol Tranexamic Serum side by side
Pairs follow a published formula: same category, both ingredient lists read and at least one price each, one of the two among its category's 50 cheapest or the 50 with prices from the most stores, and neither a set, gift box or mini size. The two share at least two key ingredients, or one and a price per 100 ml in the same range (the dearer at most 2.5 times the other). The most alike pairs come first.
NoIn the list: *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
YesStyleCheapest£10.58 (about €12.69)€42.30 / 100 mlBuy · YesStyleAffiliate link
Lyko€18.50€61.67 / 100 mlOut of stock
Cheapest per 100 ml
€14.88 / 100 ml
€42.30 / 100 ml
The lowest price is in bold. Positions do not count water. Prices checked 11/1/2026.
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Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Serum vs Retinol Tranexamic Serum
