Comparison between The Ordinary Retinol 1% vs. La Roche-Posay Redermic Retinol

- 13 components -
- 20 components -

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Ingredients in both products 1
Components only in The Ordinary Retinol 1% 12
Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Ethyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/​ppg-20 Crosspolymer and 7 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 92.3%
Components only in La Roche-Posay Redermic Retinol 19
Uniqueness: 95.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Cyclopentasiloxane
1
Water
2
Caprylyl Methicone
2
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
3
Isoamyl Laurate
3
Glycerin
4
Ethyl Methicone
4
Octyldodecanol
5
PEG-12 Dimethicone/​ppg-20 Crosspolymer
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
6
Pentylene Glycol
7
Propanediol
7
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
8
Polysorbate-20
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Anti-aging, Nutrifying, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for Retinol 1%:
UV Protection, Regeneration
Effects unique for Redermic Retinol:
Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Hair gloss
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
1 out of 13
8%
chemical
9 out of 13
69%
natural
3 out of 20
15%
chemical
15 out of 20
75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#9
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Propylene Glycol#5Sodium Hyaluronate#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isostearyl Neopentanoate#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Isostearyl Neopentanoate#2Retinol (Vitamin A)#13

Detailed view

The Ordinary Retinol 1% vs. La Roche-Posay Redermic Retinol
Position 1

#1Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#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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