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BCP Dermatological Corporation Tretinoin 0.05% Cream Versus The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

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Serum
Filipino Brand Philippines
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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When to use

6 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
83% use every day
774 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
69% use every day
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BCP Dermatological Corporation Tretinoin 0.05% Cream 1 ingredient

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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (3) No Scent (3) Oily (3)
CaroleD's avatar

CaroleD

1 year ago
Review

It’s a great value but it’s definitely like rubbing pure oil on your face, squalane breaks me out apparently.

I don’t like the feeling of oil on my face, it’s just too much for me.

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#heavy
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Nina

3 years ago
Review

Like the texture
I've tried a lot of retinols and liked the texture of this one the most