Comparison between The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

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Components only in The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 27
Uniqueness: 87.1%
Components only in The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 10
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose and 5 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 71.4%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
3
Ethyl Linoleate
3
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
4
Propanediol
4
Salicylic Acid
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Dimethyl Isosorbide
6
Cetearyl Isononanoate
6
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
7
Bisabolol
7
Citric Acid
8
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
8
Polysorbate-20
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Soothing, Lightening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion:
Softening, Healing, Deodorant, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Salicylic Acid 2% Solution:
Acne fighting, Lifting, Antifungal, Hair growth stimulating
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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
8 out of 31
26%
chemical
21 out of 31
68%
natural
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%

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: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#4Citric Acid#7

Detailed view

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
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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