Comparison between La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum vs. The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% In Squalane
- 22 components -
- 8 components -
Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 1
Components only in La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 21
Uniqueness: 95.5%
Components only in The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% In Squalane 7
Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract and 2 more.
Uniqueness: 87.5%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Squalane
2
Glycerin
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
4
Alcohol Denatured
4
Retinol (Vitamin A)
5
Pentylene Glycol
5
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
6
Niacinamide
6
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
7
Dimethicone
7
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
8
Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil
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, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Retinol B3 Serum:
UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair glossEffects unique for Retinol 0.5% In Squalane:
Antifungal, Tones up skin, Hair strengthening-- Show more --
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
6 out of 22
27%
chemical
13 out of 22
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: 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: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#4
Detailed view
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 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.
