Comparison between CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. The Ordinary Retinol 1%
Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 31
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate and 26 more.
Uniqueness: 91.2%
Components only in The Ordinary Retinol 1% 10
Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Ethyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/ppg-20 Crosspolymer and 5 more.
Uniqueness: 76.9%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Propanediol
2
Caprylyl Methicone
3
Dimethicone
3
Isoamyl Laurate
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4
Ethyl Methicone
5
Niacinamide
5
PEG-12 Dimethicone/ppg-20 Crosspolymer
6
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
6
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
7
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
7
Propanediol
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
8
Polysorbate-20
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Anti-aging, Nutrifying, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for Resurfacing Retinol Serum:
Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Tones up skin, Hair volumizing, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulatingEffects unique for Retinol 1%:
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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
1 out of 13
8%
chemical
9 out of 13
69%
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
Tocopherol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#9
Detailed view
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. The Ordinary Retinol 1%
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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#1Cyclopentasiloxane
Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.
Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.
