Comparison between The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion vs. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 8
Components only in The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 23
Uniqueness: 74.2%
Components only in CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 26
Uniqueness: 76.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Propanediol
3
Ethyl Linoleate
3
Dimethicone
4
Propanediol
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Niacinamide
6
Cetearyl Isononanoate
6
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
7
Bisabolol
7
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
8
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion:
Healing, Deodorant, Regeneration
Effects unique for Resurfacing Retinol Serum:
Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Hair volumizing, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 31
26%
chemical
21 out of 31
68%
natural
8 out of 34
24%
chemical
20 out of 34
59%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#9Benzoic Acid#28
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

Detailed view

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion vs. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
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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