Comparison between The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion vs. COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Components only in The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 25
Uniqueness: 78.1%
Components only in COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream 44
Uniqueness: 86.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Propanediol
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Pentylene Glycol
4
Glycerin
5
Hydroxyapatite
5
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
6
Retinal
6
Tocopherol
7
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
7
Tocopheryl Acetate
8
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Retinal 0.2% Emulsion:
Cleansing, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for The Retinol 0.3 Cream:
Pore Shrinking, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Tones up skin, Hair volumizing
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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
10 out of 32
31%
chemical
19 out of 32
59%
natural
13 out of 51
25%
chemical
33 out of 51
65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#15Tocopherol#26Sodium Lactate#28
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#27
Dry skin
Positive: 10Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3Glycerin#4Tocopherol#6Panthenol#10Allantoin#26Palmitic Acid#33Sodium Hyaluronate#371,2-Hexanediol#39Beta Carotene#42Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#48
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 5
Allantoin#26Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#5Glyceryl Stearate SE#22Stearic Acid#31Myristic Acid#44Lauric Acid#46
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#26Retinol (Vitamin A)#20

Detailed view

The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion vs. COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream
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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