Comparison between Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 Serum vs. The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid 2%

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 7
Components only in Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 Serum 36
Components only in The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid 2% 24

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
3
Ethyl Linoleate
4
Isododecane
4
Propanediol
5
Cetearyl Olivate
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
6
Dimethyl Isosorbide
7
Cetearyl Alcohol
7
Cetearyl Isononanoate
8
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
8
Bisabolol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Crystal Retinal 3 Serum:
UV Protection, Acne fighting, Anti-aging, Lifting, Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Anti dandruff, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Advanced Retinoid 2%:
Healing, Regeneration
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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
11 out of 43
26%
chemical
24 out of 43
56%
natural
8 out of 31
26%
chemical
21 out of 31
68%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#30
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#33
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#10Benzoic Acid#28
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