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Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream vs OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer

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Dr. Different

Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream

moisturiser

8.5

OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer

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OleHenriksen

Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer

moisturiser

8.9

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Score comparison

OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Dr. Different wins 0

Tied 3

OleHenriksen wins 2

8.5Dr. Different

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8.9OleHenriksen

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

OleHenriksen WINS

8.1

8.8

Dr. Different

OleHenriksen

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Dr. Different

OleHenriksen

Active Ingredient Strength

OleHenriksen WINS

7.3

8.4

Dr. Different

OleHenriksen

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.8

Dr. Different

OleHenriksen

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Dr. Different

OleHenriksen

Ingredient face-off

16% overlap

29Dr. Different

8Shared

51OleHenriksen

Only in Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream

21 unique

Squalane Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols Cholesterol Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Ceramide Np Stearic Acid+11 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Water Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Glycerin Niacinamide 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Polyglutamic Acid Tocopherol

Only in OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer

43 unique

Propanediol Cetyl Alcohol 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Steareth-21 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Synthetic Beeswax Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Why OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer comes out ahead

Where OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream's 7.3. Its formula features Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, and Tocopherol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores 8.8 here versus 8.1 for Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer brings Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, and Tocopherol as actives, while dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream relies on Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, and Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.4 lead

OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream is still a solid pick.

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8.5Dr. Different

8.9OleHenriksen

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream or OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer?

Based on ingredient analysis, OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream and OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream and OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream→Full analysis: OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer→

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