Comparison between The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion vs. The Inkey List Retinol Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 9
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol (Vitamin A) and 4 more. Show.
Components only in The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 22
Ethyl Linoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Bisabolol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/​leaf Extract and 17 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 71.0%
Components only in The Inkey List Retinol Serum 22
Uniqueness: 71.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Glycerin
3
Ethyl Linoleate
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Propanediol
4
Propanediol
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
6
Cetearyl Isononanoate
6
Dimethicone
7
Bisabolol
7
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
8
Caprylyl Glycol
-- Show others --

Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion:
Lightening, Healing, Deodorant, Protection
Effects unique for Retinol Serum:
UV Protection, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Hair protection
-- Show more --

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 31
26%
chemical
19 out of 31
61%

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
-- Extra information --

Components by Skin Type

Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
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: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Phospholipids#9Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#13Tocopherol#16
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#23

Detailed view

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion vs. The Inkey List 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.

SkinSignal
2023 - 2024

Essential tools for skincare lovers. Take a look "inside" the products you use every day.

Disclaimer: All the information on the website is not a medical advice. Visit a doctor if you have problems.

skinsignalapp@gmail.com

Privacy policy Terms of Service