Comparison between CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% In Squalane

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 1
Components only in CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33
Uniqueness: 97.1%
Components only in The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% In Squalane 7
Uniqueness: 87.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Squalane
2
Propanediol
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Dimethicone
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4
Retinol (Vitamin A)
5
Niacinamide
5
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
6
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
6
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
7
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
7
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
8
BHT
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Softening, Soothing, Lifting, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Tones up skin, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Resurfacing Retinol Serum:
Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair volumizing, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Retinol 0.5% In Squalane:
Antifungal, Hair strengthening
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 34
24%
chemical
20 out of 34
59%
natural
4 out of 8
50%
chemical
2 out of 8
25%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Sodium Hyaluronate#20Alcohol Denatured#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Myristate#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#19Citric Acid#27
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#4

Detailed view

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% In Squalane
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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