Aroma-Zone Sérum Bakuchiol Versus The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Updated on March 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Aroma-Zone Sérum Bakuchiol 3 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aroma-Zone Sérum Bakuchiol 3 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Disodium EDTA
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Linoleate, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Bisabolol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Sucrose Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Isoceteth-20, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Aroma-Zone Sérum Bakuchiol 3 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Aroma-Zone Sérum Bakuchiol 3 ingredients
I have not been using this product for a super long time. I’d say I’ve used it for a week and a half maybe, once a day at night. The first time I used it, I woke up to 3-4 random pimples that were showing no sign of coming through. But I thought perhaps it’s just a purging side effect like you get when you start using retinol for the first time, so I kept on using it. In this one week of usage I Show more
I have sensitive skin with combo/oily tendencies acne and my first wrinkles. I've been introducing this product into my routine at 1x/week for three weeks now. So still early BUT 1)doesn't irritate my skin. Doesn't seem to break me out either. And I'm starting to notice some improvement : skin looks more even and less dull, the number of breakouts on mu cheeks have reduced. Only putting 4 stars Show more
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
(Used from 2019-2022) This was my very first introduction to using retinoids in my evening routine. With this product I felt that my skin texture and complexion was smoother and brighter. Very gentle formulation, so I felt no irritation at any point. As with most of The Ordinary's products, they make for a great budget buy. Only moved on from this product because I felt that my face was getting Show more
