Comparison between La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum vs. The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
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Ingredients in both products 4
Components only in La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 18
Uniqueness: 81.8%
Components only in The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 28
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide and 23 more.
Uniqueness: 87.5%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
3
Propanediol
4
Alcohol Denatured
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Pentylene Glycol
5
Hydroxyapatite
6
Niacinamide
6
Retinal
7
Dimethicone
7
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
8
Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil
8
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Retinol B3 Serum:
Pore Shrinking, Lifting, Elasticity improvementEffects unique for Retinal 0.2% Emulsion:
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ECO Metrics
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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 22
27%
chemical
13 out of 22
59%
natural
10 out of 32
31%
chemical
19 out of 32
59%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Sodium Hyaluronate#10Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#19Tocopherol#20Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#11Citric Acid#15
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#15Tocopherol#26Sodium Lactate#28
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#27
Detailed view
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum vs. The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.
#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.
