Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule versus The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane .
Last updated on January 22, 2024. Published on May 15, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ampoule
Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Dibutyl Adipate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cholesterol • Allantoin • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Propanediol • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract • Asiatic Acid • Retinol • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Hyaluronic Acid • Mannitol • Ceramide NP • Beta-Glucan • Beta-Carotene • Phytosphingosine • BHT • Salicylic Acid • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglycerideinnisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane contains this as ingredient number 2.
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.
It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.
Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.
Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
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Learn more about Retinolinnisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 25.
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane contains this as ingredient number 3.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 33.
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane contains this as ingredient number 6.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Usage
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innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Reviews
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innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
specialuniquesnowflake
Just no. Oily products absolutely don't work for me. They just sit on my skin for hours, feels like they don't absorb at all. Therefore no visible...
Just no. Oily products absolutely don't work for me. They just sit on my skin for hours, feels like they don't absorb at all. Therefore no visible effect either. If oily products don't work for you, just skip this one.
magicalmarion
Gave me a balancing skin complexion and nice soft feeling by using it as an evening serum. But when i used it more often broke me out (fungal...
Gave me a balancing skin complexion and nice soft feeling by using it as an evening serum. But when i used it more often broke me out (fungal acne). Didn’t see any major changes but did not irritate me.
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