Comparison between The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022) vs. The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid 2%

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Ingredients in both products 4
Components only in The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022) 7
Uniqueness: 63.6%
Components only in The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid 2% 27
Uniqueness: 87.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Saccharide Isomerate
2
Glycerin
3
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
3
Ethyl Linoleate
4
Salicylic Acid
4
Propanediol
5
Hydroxyethylcellulose
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Polysorbate-20
6
Dimethyl Isosorbide
7
Citric Acid
7
Cetearyl Isononanoate
8
Sodium Citrate
8
Bisabolol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Soothing, Lightening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022):
Acne fighting, Lifting, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Advanced Retinoid 2%:
Softening, Healing, Deodorant, Regeneration, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 11
36%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%
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: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#4Citric Acid#7
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

Detailed view

The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Solution (2022) vs. The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid 2%
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.

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